A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Buy Now earning a War Service Badge

earning a War Service Badge Class "A"

some edge bruising and contact marks

All three struck in bronze/tombac

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A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Buy Now earning a War Service BadgeA First War (Imperial) German Pickelhaube matchbox cover; depicting a German pointed cap and a banner with the inscription Souvenir of France; constructed of pressed brass; consisting of three sides slightly bent to pinch the matchbox and thereby hold it in place; the fourth side is left open to strike the match on the igniter strip; measuring 60 mm x 42 mm x 18 mm; overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the