A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” Chateau-Thierry Matchbox Cover Auction A Second War Memorial Cross

A Second War Memorial Cross Pte

After completion in March 1945 she again worked up in Bermuda and proceeded to Londonderry via Horta

He was declared "unfit for General Service for one month but fit for Home Service

close ups of soldiers and civilians

Nova Scotia on the 9th

A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” Chateau-Thierry Matchbox Cover Auction A Second War Memorial CrossA First War (Imperial) Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) matchbox cover; constructed of pressed brass; c with a banner reading Chateau Thierry; 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 61 mm x 40 mm x 20 mm; better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was