A First War "Soldier's Portrait" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Archive with embroidered oakleaf wreath and

with embroidered oakleaf wreath and two sea gulls

Footnote: Reginald Walter Cox was born on April 17

White Piped

RZM M9/42” on reverse

Louisa Arnold of Wolverton

A First War "Soldier's Portrait" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Archive with embroidered oakleaf wreath andTwo piece construction, silvered tin, incorporating a repeating intricate hexagon pattern on the exterior, magnetic, a 27 mm diameter brass frame mounted in place in the centre of the front panel via three prongs, the frame housing a black and white photo, which has faded to a sepia toned look, illustrating a British infantryman from the waist up, wearing his uniform and helmet, 38. 7 mm x 59. 5 mm x 20. 2 mm, scattered silvering wear, near extremely