International. A Mixed Lot of First World War Period Matchbox Covers United Republic of the Marine Corps Cap Badge

the Marine Corps Cap Badge with a screwback and support plate

4mm x 36mm

exhibiting scattered surface rust on the silvered body

oxidation and fraying to the wire features

B Company's field defences had been reduced to a deplorable state by the continuing Chinese bombardment

International. A Mixed Lot of First World War Period Matchbox Covers United Republic of the Marine Corps Cap BadgeA mixed lot of matchbox covers, each constructed of brass, with eleven examples of German origin and three of French origin, all unmarked and measuring approximately 40 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), some demonstrating minor tarnishing, in overall near extremely fine condition.