A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover Auction Archive light mothing on the obverse

light mothing on the obverse

air vents on either side

90 mm x 126 mm

It was officially disbanded in 1908

A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover Auction Archive light mothing on the obverseHesse: 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,