A First War German "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Auction red paint streaks evident on

red paint streaks evident on the closed end on the reverse

was severely wounded on 9 April 1945 when his column was ambushed by partisans near Senj

This order was created on September 14

with two matching fabric sliders at either end

A First War German "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Auction red paint streaks evident onTwo piece construction, brass Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the brass base, the insignia bearing the Prussian crown and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God is with Us), ribbing on the spine, 42 mm x 61. 5 mm x 18. 7 mm, small dent on the raised crown, near extremely fine.