A First War German Matchbox Cover For The Sinking Of SMS Wiesbaden Newly Listed JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE" reverse

JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE" reverse

(impressed: 2/LIEUT

and edged by burgundy colored threads (indicating the Gau level)

none was serving on HMS Enterprise

numbered "4266"

A First War German Matchbox Cover For The Sinking Of SMS Wiesbaden Newly Listed JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE" reverseA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; in stamped aluminum; with Andenken an Wiesbaden (In remembrance of Wiesbaden) on the obverse, and Und im Unglck nun erst recht (and in misfortunate, now more than ever on the reverse; measuring 52 mm x 40 mm; very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern