A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude before returning to Base Depot

before returning to Base Depot at Harfleur on the 15th

He then joined Submarines on January 14

Order of the German Eagle - neck crossi n silver gilt and enamels

measuring 63 mm x 56 mm

with 2 Clasps Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98

A First War German "Souvenir" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude before returning to Base DepotHesse: Four piece construction, silvered magnetic metal Hessen button flanked by magnetic metal bullet halves on either side, all three items affixed to the front panel of the thick brass base, engraved with leafing on the front panel, the spine and the back panel, the latter also incorporating a globe, an Iron Cross and inscribed "SOUVENIR", 41 mm x 59. 3 mm x 20 mm, scattered silvering wear on the button, contact and wear evident on the back panel,