A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Buy Now Footnote: Born at April 11th

Footnote: Born at April 11th 1918 at Megnantic

All three struck in bronze/tombac

measuring 208x165mm

where his military experience

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 Footnote: Born at April 11thA 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