A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover GTRexclude Border duty was often very

Border duty was often very dangerous and offered little of the comforts normally found in garrison

Information is available that he was killed between 9 and 10 P

the insignia having experienced overall scuffing

the front opening shifted to the left side

safety pin and CVSM ribbon

A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover GTRexclude Border duty was often veryA 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