A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude with 2 Clasps Punjab Frontier

with 2 Clasps Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98

silver gilt and flawless enamels

The items come with a letter by W

measuring 63 mm x 56 mm

red paint streaks evident on the closed end on the reverse

A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude with 2 Clasps Punjab FrontierHesse: Four piece construction, silvered magnetic metal Hessen button flanked by magnetic metal bullet halves on either side, all three items affixed to the front panel of the thick brass base, engraved with leafing on the front panel, the spine and the back panel, the latter also incorporating a globe, an Iron Cross and inscribed "SOUVENIR", 41 mm x 59. 3 mm x 20 mm, scattered silvering wear on the button, contact and wear evident on the back panel,