Idiot Clause - the contents of this pack are 1945 manufacture and are NOT suitable for consumption. They are being sold as novelty collector pieces only. Even though some people on YouTube have tried.

Original Item. The culture of wartime smoking became even more prominent during World War II. Cigarettes dangled ubiquitously from the lips of battle-weary Soldiers, of cartoon characters in “Stars & Stripes” like Bill Mauldin’s Willy and Joe, and of American wounded laid out on stretchers in movie newsreels, newspapers, and “Life” magazine. One publication went as far as to describe wartime smoking as the “last and only solace of the wounded.” Even President Roosevelt, the commander-in-chief, was frequently pictured smoking, the ever-present cigarette holder clamped firmly in his teeth. Meanwhile, Ike chain-smoked four packs daily, Churchill preferred cigars, and MacArthur drew on his corncob.

This is a great unopened pack of Chesterfield cigarettes which were sold extensively during World War II. The cigarette pack is in fair condition and still sealed in its original packaging. The package is also still in its original plastic cover. The package is still sealed. Great piece, with some bits of tobacco up against the plastic. Tax stamp is still intact, which is a great military tax stamp as opposed to the normal civilian stamps.

Comes ready for further research and display.