A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover Archive cross measures 29

cross measures 29

Curtiss Flying Boat with Sopwith "Kitten" on top

nee Baumann

The fourth postcard illustrates six airmen

A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover Archive cross measures 29Hesse: Four piece construction, silvered magnetic metal Hessen button flanked by magnetic metal bullet halves on either side, all three items affixed to the front panel of the thick brass base, engraved with leafing on the front panel, the spine and the back panel, the latter also incorporating a globe, an Iron Cross and inscribed "SOUVENIR", 41 mm x 59. 3 mm x 20 mm, scattered silvering wear on the button, contact and wear evident on the back panel,