Physical Description
Two rectangular metal plates hinged together and held closed with metal clasp; exterior, embossed lattice design with "BR" enclosed in square design on recto at upper left corner; interior, covered in gold paint with textile band to hold cigarettes attached to left plate and "Camp Buchenwald/11.4.1945" engraved at center on right plate.
Dimensions
overall: Height: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm) | Width: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
Materials
overall : metal, paint, cloth
Inscription
exterior plate, upper left corner, embossed : BR
interior plate, engraved : Camp Buchenwald / 11.4.1945