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Imperial Silver Plated Matchbox Set
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€ 39,00
An evocative and highly personal Imperial German period matchbox sleeve (Zündholzschachtel-Hülle), beautifully silver-plated and showing a wonderful, untouched age patina. The top of the sleeve is elegantly engraved with a stylized, detailed personal monogram and a specific wartime date: "3. 8. 17" (August 3, 1917). This unique piece of trench art or personal officers' kit likely commemorates a highly significant personal event, promotion, or action during the height of the Great War.The sleeve retains its structural integrity with open sides for striking matches. Accompanying the metal sleeve is an authentic, completely original period German matchbox from the "Deutsche Zündholz-Verkaufs A.G.", featuring a crisp Reichsadler design on the label. The inner cardboard matchbox drawer is present and empty. A fantastic, deeply personal display set with tons of character.