BEAUTIFUL RECTANGULAR CIGAR BOX IN SILVER (950). The slightly domed lid, with lip, is engraved with a dedication "l'Escadre Aérienne en Afrique 1933 Au Général VUILLEMIN, son Chef", and a map showing the itinerary flown by the POTEZ 25 T.O.E. biplanes. VUILLEMIN, son Chef", and a map showing the itinerary flown by the 28 POTEZ 25 T.O.E. two-seater biplanes between Istres and Le Bourget, taking in several air routes in North-West Africa. In the lower left corner, three enameled, applied tricolor cocottes, echoing the Wing insignia painted on the aircraft's wooden fuselage. Wood-lined interior. Back sheathed in brown suede-style leather. Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks: M.R. [Greek cross and 2 stars]. Gross weight: 1.545 g. - 50 x 225 x 157 mm. Minor wear scratches. In a box (used, damaged), the reverse side of the lid stamped with the name of the Maison "LEMAIRE, Paris". Famous Parisian cigar company founded in 1896. Also included: -Le Bulletin Technique des Avions H. Potez, explaining the aircraft model used, the preparation and itinerary of the Wing, and its composition, with texts, drawings and photos. 4th Quarter 1933, N°20. Roche d'Estrez edition. As is, one section (pp. 27 to 30) detached. Provenance: Given to General Joseph VUILLEMEIN (1883-1963) by members of the 1933 Croisière aérienne africaine. Then by descent.