A First War Belgian "Souvenir of Ypres" Matchbox Cover
Die-stamped bronze, front panel illustrating the Cloth Hall of Ypres (destroyed by October 1915 due to the war) within an oval frame, the town of Ypres coat-of-arms flanked by branches of laurel leaves above and inscribed "SOUVENIR D'YPRES" below, back panel illustrating a chalice within an oval frame, with leafing above and below, ribbing on the spine, 41.7 mm x 60.5 mm x 19 mm, extremely fine.

