A First War German Field Made Matchbox Cover Newly Listed and was demobilised in March

and was demobilised in March 1919

18 and is commemorated on page 589 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

207 mm x 295 mm

Although a number of medallions were issued

A First War German Field Made Matchbox Cover Newly Listed and was demobilised in MarchField made out of a single sheet of bronze; with an Iron Cross on the one side, and Corbie 1914 1918 on the other; measuring 44 mm x 58 mm; better than 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 safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed