Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Auction Archive 75mm(w) x 45mm(h)

75mm(w) x 45mm(h)

1941 for service anywhere in Africa and joined the 1st Heavy Battery at Cape Town

John's cross in white on the lid

Redo Saarläutern” on reverse

Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Auction Archive 75mm(w) x 45mm(h)This ashtray is constructed of a wood core in the shape of a cross section of a wing that is hollowed out to allow for ashes to be placed from the tray into it. The tray itself is constructed of brass with a bowl in a dotted design, with three pebbled platforms to accommodate a lit cigarette. On the exterior of the wooden piece is an applique of an early airplane with a black enameled Iron Cross on each wing. The bottom of the ashtray is lined with a