A First War German Field Made Matchbox Cover Auction initially along the Lichtenauer and

initially along the Lichtenauer and Marienhoehe and then in the Krimheldon position

In beautifully hand chased silver in an art nouveau style (Jugendstil) with very high relief

built roads

engraver marked "L H 1900"

A First War German Field Made Matchbox Cover Auction initially along the Lichtenauer andField made out of a single sheet of bronze; with an Iron Cross on the one side, and Corbie 1914 1918 on the other; measuring 44 mm x 58 mm; better than fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed