A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity As with the Spanish Cross

As with the Spanish Cross

the "D" on "2ND" double struck

draw lots for allocation of cabins

Footnote: The Military Order of Max Joseph (German: Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden) was the highest purely military order of the Kingdom of Bavaria

A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity As with the Spanish CrossTwo piece construction, bronze insignia illustrating the Reims Cathedral and inscribed "CATHEDRALE du REIMS" above, affixed to the front panel of the brass base, ribbing on the spine, 42. 3 mm x 61. 3 mm x 19. 8 mm, surface discolouration on the brass base, light contact, near extremely fine.