A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” Chateau-Thierry Matchbox Cover Auction close ups of soldiers and

close ups of soldiers and civilians

He was declared "unfit for General Service for one month but fit for Home Service

Birks Silver Memorial Bar

In die-stamped aluminum

A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” Chateau-Thierry Matchbox Cover Auction close ups of soldiers andA First War (Imperial) Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) matchbox cover; constructed of pressed brass; c with a banner reading Chateau Thierry; 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 61 mm x 40 mm x 20 mm; better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was