Keywords: PrincessMaryWW1CigsChoc.JPG en A box originally containing chocolates and cigarettes given by Princess Mary to all servicemen in France for Christmas 1914 fighting World War 1 The words on the box are IMPERIUM BRITANNICUM at the top CHRISTMAS 1914 at the bottom FRANCE on the left and RUSSIA on the right The box was designed by architects Stanley Davenport Adshead and Stanley Churchill Ramsey own Simon Speed 2010-09-28 Work of artistic craftsmanship on permanent display in a public place Bedford Museum Bedford Photos by Simon Speed Christmas 1914 Mary Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood Chocolate boxes |