A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” 1914-1918 Matchbox Cover Newly Listed in gilt and green enamels

in gilt and green enamels

An Equestrian Order of the Star of Peace

two tiny chips evident in the white enamels

Circa 1916-17 year of manufacture

A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” 1914-1918 Matchbox Cover Newly Listed in gilt and green enamelsA First War (Imperial) Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) matchbox cover; constructed of pressed sheet metal (magnetic); depicting the centerpiece of a First War German belt buckle and 1914 1918; consisting of three sides with a wood like pattern 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 60 mm x 38 mm x 21 mm; better than very fine condition. Footnote: