A First War German Pioneer Battalion "For Verdun" (Vor Verdun) Matchbox Cover 1916 certificate_of_authenticity 49 mm knurled pins

49 mm knurled pins

he became a father

credited with having served four years and 330 days in the Union Defence Force

maker marked “Walgo Kierspe - BHF” and “RZM M9/20” on the reverse

on loop for suspension (maker marked but illegible)

A First War German Pioneer Battalion "For Verdun" (Vor Verdun) Matchbox Cover 1916 certificate_of_authenticity 49 mm knurled pinsTwo piece construction, thick brass, open on one end and on the two elongated sides, the open end with two flaps designed with triple raised scallops, aluminum Iron Cross affixed to the front panel and stamped "VOR VERDUN 1916" below, back panel stamped "PIONIER PET. BAULIG PI. R. 30 5. F. KOMP.", an inverted u shaped platform at the base on the interior and held in place via two soldered rivets on the exterior, 40. 5 mm x 63 mm x 22. 5 mm, extremely