A First War German Matchbox Cover For The Sinking Of SMS Wiesbaden Newly Listed It was awarded to all

It was awarded to all ranks of the military personnel who took part in the official ceremonies in Moscow and in the parades held on the fields of Borodino

naming his sister

marked 935 silver on reverse

observing an enemy 120 millimeter mortar position

A First War German Matchbox Cover For The Sinking Of SMS Wiesbaden Newly Listed It was awarded to allA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; in stamped aluminum; with Andenken an Wiesbaden (In remembrance of Wiesbaden) on the obverse, and Und im Unglck nun erst recht (and in misfortunate, now more than ever on the reverse; measuring 52 mm x 40 mm; very 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