Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Auction Archive A Period Miniature Khedive’s Star

A Period Miniature Khedive’s Star - very fine quality period striking

1917 and remembered on the Vimy Memorial

measuring 38 mm (w) x 60

Evans also saw service in the 1899 South African Campaign with the 38th Company of the Grenadier Guards

Sylvester and Golden Spur was established in 1841 by Pope Gregory XVI

Germany, Empire. An Aviator’s Aeroplane Wing Desk Ashtray Auction Archive A Period Miniature Khedive’s StarThis 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