A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Buy Now measuring 208x165mm

measuring 208x165mm

Turkey: Order of Osmania (Osmanli)

some edge bruising and contact marks

miniscule corrosion

illustrating the raising of the Croatian flag above the old fortress that dominates the old town of Knin surrounded by a traditional Croatian motif on the obverse

A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Buy Now measuring 208x165mmA 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