A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Archive circa 1917-18 period manufacture

circa 1917-18 period manufacture

centre with cotton backer

Footnote: Helena Mary Young was part of the Army Nursing Service Reserve who served at No

1st Session

gilt bronze "RFV" cypher and pip on the upper

A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Archive circa 1917-18 period manufactureTwo piece construction, bronze Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the magnetic pebbled and silvered metal base, the insignia bearing the Prussian crown and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God is with Us), voided capsule shaped openings on the side panels, 39. 5 mm x 60. 5 mm x 21. 8 mm, scattered silvering and surface wear, near extremely fine.