A First War German Pioneer Battalion "For Verdun" (Vor Verdun) Matchbox Cover 1916 Archive on a off-white background

on a off-white background

black grip is a dyed hardwood example exhibiting moderate use

31st March 1903

from sales to railways in the United States

maker marked "BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE PHILA

A First War German Pioneer Battalion "For Verdun" (Vor Verdun) Matchbox Cover 1916 Archive on a off-white backgroundTwo piece construction, thick brass, open on one end and on the two elongated sides, the open end with two flaps designed with triple raised scallops, aluminum Iron Cross affixed to the front panel and stamped "VOR VERDUN 1916" below, back panel stamped "PIONIER PET. BAULIG PI. R. 30 5. F. KOMP.", an inverted u shaped platform at the base on the interior and held in place via two soldered rivets on the exterior, 40. 5 mm x 63 mm x 22. 5 mm, extremely