A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Buy Now on June 22nd

on June 22nd

Footnote: William Allen is entitled to the India Mutiny Medal and is Ex 39th Foot

died on November 14

as many pilots from this unit were for their superior flying skills

the underside of the left pouch stamped "BBA" and dated "1947" in red ink

A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Buy Now on June 22ndA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; depicting a portrait of Paul von Hindenburg on both sides of the cover; constructed of stamped brass; consisting of three sides, slightly bent to pinch the matchbox, thereby holding it in place; the four side is left open to strike the match on the igniter strip; measuring 60 mm x 39 mm; overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches