A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover GTRexclude 223 (Fighter) Group (May 1

223 (Fighter) Group (May 1

photo (5) a bomber pilot (same airman in photo 4) is congratulated on his 300 flight missions

with upward-pointing aluminum belt loops covered by cotton straps on both sides at the waist and large loops attached at the seams in the armpits

In stamped pebbled steel with brass faceplate affixed by two welded prongs

number impressed "788" on the reverse

A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover GTRexclude 223 (Fighter) Group (May 1A First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; depicting a portrait of Paul von Hindenburg on both sides of the cover; constructed of stamped brass; consisting of three sides, slightly bent to pinch the matchbox, thereby holding it in place; the four side is left open to strike the match on the igniter strip; measuring 60 mm x 39 mm; overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches