A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Buy Now on June 22nd

on June 22nd

without backing plate or cloth

Paratrooper Badge - Eagle in gilded tombac

the underside of the left pouch stamped "BBA" and dated "1947" in red ink

A Luftwaffe Breast Eagle for Summer Tunic for Generals

A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Buy Now on June 22ndA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; depicting a portrait of Paul von Hindenburg on both sides of the cover; constructed of stamped brass; consisting of three sides, slightly bent to pinch the matchbox, thereby holding it in place; the four side is left open to strike the match on the igniter strip; measuring 60 mm x 39 mm; overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches