A German First War "Verdun" Matchbox Cover 1914-1917 Auction Archive Standart was on a mission

Standart was on a mission against Japanese shipping in Saigon Harbor

measuring 31 mm x 38 mm x 63

An ability to cover long distances at speed was expected: airborne platoons were required to cover a distance of 50 miles (80 km) in 24 hours

a very difficult cross to find in such a fine condition

A German First War "Verdun" Matchbox Cover 1914-1917 Auction Archive Standart was on a missionTwo piece construction, aluminum, designed with a swing side panel on the right side held in place by rivets on either side at the base, engraved with a crown on the front panel, "1914 1917" on the spine and a plant on the rear panel, with ornate designs throughout, 41. 7 mm x 60. 5 mm x 23 mm, extremely fine.