Original U.S. Korean War Japanese-Made Souvenir Cigarette Case with United Nations Insignia French Ordnance Construction of the first 558-1

Construction of the first 558-1 began in 1946 and was completed in January 1947

and was assigned to Battery I

Great example ready for display

The plate measures 5¾ x 13”

Original U.S. Korean War Japanese-Made Souvenir Cigarette Case with United Nations Insignia French Ordnance Construction of the first 558-1Original Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous example of a Korean War souvenir cigarette case made in Japan for U. S. soldiers on leave in Tokyo or Kyoto. These were the most common places for soldiers to visit while on leave, making for a large souvenir market. This is a gorgeous cigarette case reading: MEMORY OF JAPAN & KOREA The case features Mt. Fuji in the background, one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan, with the maps of Korea