A First War "Sr D'alsace" Matchbox Cover Newly Listed numbered "1739" on the rim

numbered "1739" on the rim

8 mm inclusive of its castle crown suspension

wear on the velvet lining and exposing the raised copper frame on the medal bed

both crossguards exhibit very light contact

with original-signature of commander of 257th

A First War "Sr D'alsace" Matchbox Cover Newly Listed numbered "1739" on the rimTwo piece construction, bronze insignia bearing a left facing woman in the foreground, with a church visible behind her, affixed to the front panel of the brass base, engraved "Sr d'ALSACE" below, with engraved trim along the top and bottom edges, ribbing on the spine, 42. 5 mm x 61. 5 mm x 20. 2 mm, spotting on the front panel, sticker highlight on the back panel, near extremely fine.