A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Auction where the Battalion was broken

where the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 154th Infantry Battalion and the 6th Reserve Battalion

A Brazilian Order of Naval Merit

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

8 mm x 49 mm

with gold rim and loop

A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover Auction where the Battalion was brokenA 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