This is a large rectangular lithographed tin produced for Scissors Cigarettes, a brand of W.D. & H.O. Wills of Bristol and London. Market research and visual characteristics indicate this item dates to the 1930s. The exterior features a red and cream color scheme with gold-toned accents. The lid is printed with the brand name Scissors above a graphic of an open pair of scissors and a decorative scroll. It includes the text Special Army Quality and the manufacturer name W.D. & H.O. Wills Bristol & London along the bottom edge. The side and end panels specify the original capacity for 500 cigarettes, organized into 50 cartons of 10. The underside of the tin consists of unpainted metal and features an incised production mark reading 3480.