A British First War "Arras" Commemorative Matchbox Cover 1914-1919 Archive stitching in white thread throughout

stitching in white thread throughout

400 men for the Canadian Expeditionary Force

Naming on the BS as been spelled incorrectly the "A" an "I" transposed

four with dark patinas)

before returning to the United Kingdom in November 1917

A British First War "Arras" Commemorative Matchbox Cover 1914-1919 Archive stitching in white thread throughoutThick brass, engraved with a two flowered plant and dated "1914" and "1919" on the front panel, "ARRAS" on the spine and a two flowered plant and "HAPPY RETURN" on the back panel, with ornate designs throughout, 39. 3 mm x 57. 2 mm x 22. 7 mm, spotting evident on the front panel, near extremely fine.