Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords GTRexclude dates back to the beginning

dates back to the beginning of the Second World War

a 1928 Köln Gymnastics Festival badge

WWI 126th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Pickled brass

which is in turn held in place by a single side rivet

This resulted in a flourish of members and an increase in interest

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords GTRexclude dates back to the beginning(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern Erinnerungs Streichholzschachtel). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior featuring hammered dimpling, the lid bearing a raised Oak Leaves and Swords Clasp to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, opening with a lid set onto a functional hinge and fastened in position by an enameled stud when closed, with a hollow interior bearing a number of unidentified maker marks, measuring 53 mm