Vintage Embassy Filter
Virginia Cigarette Pack – c.1971–75 – Empty – Early UK Health Warning
A classic piece of British
tobacco history, this empty Embassy Filter Virginia cigarette pack dates from
the early 1970s, featuring the original H.M. Government health warning
introduced in 1971. Manufactured by W.D.
& H.O. Wills, later part of Imperial Tobacco, Embassy was the UK’s
top-selling brand during this era.
Brand:
Embassy Filter Virginia
Era:
Circa 1971–1975
Quantity:
Originally 20 cigarettes (empty)
Design:
Flip-top box with red vertical stripe and crest
Warning:
“SMOKING CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH” – early UK government format
Material:
Cardboard with embossed gold lettering
Condition:
Empty pack with age-related wear; flap intact; suitable for display or archival
purposes
Ideal for advertising
historians, packaging collectors, vintage tobacco ephemera enthusiasts or Film and
Theatre Props.
PLEASE NOTE: Ceramic Hand NOT INCLUDED