A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover GTRexclude six rows of gold wire

six rows of gold wire bullion overlaying five rows of gold bullion wire

Ringel strongly encouraged the union of Austria with the German Reich and after the Anschluss enthusiastically joined the Wehrmacht with the 3rd Mountain Division

photo (5) a bomber pilot (same airman in photo 4) is congratulated on his 300 flight missions

Silver and black enamels

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A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover GTRexclude six rows of gold wireA 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