A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” Chateau-Thierry Matchbox Cover Newly Listed A Second War Canadian Forces

A Second War Canadian Forces Group to RCAF - Defence Medal

silvered bronze and black and pebbled red enamels

bottom arm marked "W" (for Wagner

40 miles (64 km) from Athens

Footnote: John Arthur O'Donahoe was born on July 19

A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” Chateau-Thierry Matchbox Cover Newly Listed A Second War Canadian ForcesA First War (Imperial) Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) matchbox cover; constructed of pressed brass; c with a banner reading Chateau Thierry; consisting of three sides slightly bent to pinch the matchbox and thereby hold it in place; the fourth side is left open to strike the match on the igniter strip; measuring 61 mm x 40 mm x 20 mm; better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was