A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Auction also known as the Saltzwedel

also known as the Saltzwedel Flotilla

WWI Discharge Certificate (dated July 4

Watson died on November 30

Barker force landed inside Allied lines

A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Auction also known as the SaltzwedelA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; depicting a portrait of Paul von Hindenburg on both sides of the cover; constructed of stamped brass; consisting of three sides, slightly bent to pinch the matchbox, thereby holding it in place; the four side is left open to strike the match on the igniter strip; measuring 60 mm x 39 mm; overall better than very fine condition. Footnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches