A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Auction with gold rim and loop

with gold rim and loop

Accompanied by its Award Document (to Johannes von Hahn

came on the PA (Public Address) System and announced to all of us

the locket slightly loose

A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Auction with gold rim and loopA 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