A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude Order of the German Eagle

Order of the German Eagle - neck crossi n silver gilt and enamels

before returning to Base Depot at Harfleur on the 15th

with 2 Clasps Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98

period mounting

A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude Order of the German EagleHesse: Four piece construction, silvered magnetic metal Hessen button flanked by magnetic metal bullet halves on either side, all three items affixed to the front panel of the thick brass base, engraved with leafing on the front panel, the spine and the back panel, the latter also incorporating a globe, an Iron Cross and inscribed "SOUVENIR", 41 mm x 59. 3 mm x 20 mm, scattered silvering wear on the button, contact and wear evident on the back panel,