A First War Pickelhaube "Souvenir of France" Commemorative Matchbox Cover

Two-piece construction, die-stamped bronze insignia affixed to the front panel of the brass base, the insignia illustrating a pickelhaube bearing the Prussian crown and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God is with Us) on its front, on a pebbled background and within a twisted circular border, spine with a four leaf clover above a ribbon banner inscribed "SOUVENIR DE FRANCE", with border trim above and below, with an empty matchbox inside, cardboard housing tray, wooden cover marked "GREEN GLOW / DIAMOND SAFETY MATCH" on the front panel and "DIAMOND MATCHES U.S.A./ By American Workers of American Materials for American Climate / THE DIAMOND MATCH COMPANY" on the back panel, with a striking strip on one side, 39.8 mm x 60.5 mm x 20 mm, spotting evident on the front panel of the brass cover, the wooden cover of the matchbox having separated into two pieces, near extremely fine.