Princess Mary Pencil set

Description

Princess Mary pencil set. Condition Excellent. Original issue Christmas 1914 brass box. No dents or crushing. Hinge works great. Above the condition of the normally seen tins having its original finish. These were to passed out to every sailor and soldier by Princess Mary as an appreciation for service staring in 1914.

Original bullet pencil with correct royal cypher and date on side. Bullet tip is well marked “STERLING SILVER”. Also inside remains the ORIGINAL red colored pencil in unused condition. Kit comes nearly complete with bullet pencil, Original cardboard holder, Also the 1914 dated small booklet. Only needs a photo of the Princess and an envelope to complete.

Overall a EXCELLENT example of the gift sent to the British troops as support in the Great War. Also seen in US personal effects. Trading and gambling was a great pass time behind the lines.

Princess Mary Tin set with pencil

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