Shell Case with a Clasp for a Match Box

A box made of a shell case, with a grip for a match box (?). "Bezalel" style, Jerusalem, early 20th century.
Brass with engraved decorations.
The box presented is decorated on its upper part with a decorative strap bearing vine twigs and animals. An additional part is screwed to the cover of the box, which might be a clasp for a match box. On both sides appear engraved inscriptions: "Yerushalem" and "Jerusalem".
Height: 18 cm, diameter of base: 8.5 cm. Good condition, spots and corrosion. Three holes on the cover, next to the screw. Stamps of the German city of Magdeburg 1915/1917 appear on the base of the shell case and on the cover.