A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude measuring 63 mm x 56

measuring 63 mm x 56 mm

silver gilt and flawless enamels

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

You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge your Duty as such in the Rank of Lieutenant or in such other Rank as we may from time to time hereafter be pleased to promote or appoint you to

red paint streaks evident on the closed end on the reverse

A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude measuring 63 mm x 56Hesse: 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,