A First War Royal Air Force Matchbox Cover Hold The blade retains its crossgraining

The blade retains its crossgraining

144 Wing took off from B-3 Airfield

stamped in black ink “90” on the underside of the belt at the right end

In original and rare box of issue

5s conducted bombing and strafing attacks against German aerodromes

A First War Royal Air Force Matchbox Cover Hold The blade retains its crossgrainingTin with a printed and celluloid wrapper, printed in red, blue and gold coloured inks on a white base, open on three sides, magnetic, front and back panels illustrating the winged RAF insignia and inscribed "R. A. F." below, spine inscribed "ROYAL AIR FORCE" with "BRITISH MADE" at either end, each panel and spine with its own gold coloured ruled frame, 40 mm x 58 mm x 24. 2 mm, near extremely fine.