A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude period mounting

period mounting

Order of the German Eagle - neck crossi n silver gilt and enamels

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red paint streaks evident on the closed end on the reverse

measuring 63 mm x 56 mm

A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude period mountingHesse: Four piece construction, silvered magnetic metal Hessen button flanked by magnetic metal bullet halves on either side, all three items affixed to the front panel of the thick brass base, engraved with leafing on the front panel, the spine and the back panel, the latter also incorporating a globe, an Iron Cross and inscribed "SOUVENIR", 41 mm x 59. 3 mm x 20 mm, scattered silvering wear on the button, contact and wear evident on the back panel,