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It comes in a black hardshelled case, pebble finished, with an embossed crown, \"M\" and \"226\" on the lid, noted by the fact that the \"6\" has been stamped over an established \"5\". It has a green velvet-lined recessed medal bed, complemented by a nice design on the latch and is hinged. Although it requires a service, both compass and case are in extremely fine condition. A rare item.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109423599893,"sku":"G3750","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/gem1019b.jpg?v=1692839876"},{"product_id":"wwi-german-maskenbrille-eyeglasses-for-gas-masks-g8105","title":"Wwi German \"Maskenbrille\" Eyeglasses For Gas Masks","description":"WWI German \"Maskenbrille\" Eyeglasses for Gas Masks - These eyeglasses were specifically designed to be worn with the gas mask and were issued for front-line use to soldiers requiring vision aids. Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face, the Maskenbrille had short v-shaped double arms, hinged to the front, with adjustable cotton straps sewn in place. These straps were looped around the ears and did not interfere with the fit of the mask, the eyeglasses measuring 40 mm x 112 mm. These were the only eyeglasses permitted to be worn in the front lines. The eyeglasses come in their original tin case, maker marked \"D.R.G. M. \"ROBRA\" GES. GESCH.\" on the inside lip, with a paper instruction label glued on the inside of the lid entitled \"Anweisung zum Aussuchen der Doppelarmigen Brille.\" (Instructions for Choosing the Double-Glasses), the main compartment divided by a green cardboard insert with a paper pull tab lift, which when lifted, exposes a set of spare cotton straps along with a needle and thread for field repairs, hinged, the tin measuring 46 mm x 122.5 mm x 16 mm. A teriffic WWI collectible, in very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110261641493,"sku":"G8105","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/21_aa59aeda-5769-48d2-bdc7-a5127187f82b.jpg?v=1692845155"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-army-identification-disc-g15730","title":"A First War Army Identification Disc","description":"A First War German Army Identification Disc - Inscribed \"Valentin Klisch, Kiebel Kr. Bomst, 13. 2. 99., Ers.Batl.Res.Jnf. R. 7 2.K.Nr.3814\", lettering line rules still visible, three central slots and two drill holes, 50.3 mm x 70.3 mm, extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112463126805,"sku":"G15730","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_germ_54a2d062629f3.jpg?v=1692851434"},{"product_id":"first-war-german-maskenbrille-eyeglasses-for-gas-masksconsign-4-g17720","title":"First War German \"Maskenbrille\" Eyeglasses For Gas Masksconsign #4","description":"First War German \"Maskenbrille\" Eyeglasses for Gas Masks - These eyeglasses were specifically designed to be worn with the gas mask and were issued for front-line use to soldiers requiring vision aids. Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face, the Maskenbrille ws designed to have short v-shaped double arms, hinged to the front, with adjustable brown cotton straps sewn in place. These straps were looped around the ears and did not interfere with the fit of the mask, the eyeglasses measuring 40.5 mm x 116.5 mm and with little contact on the glass lenses. These were the only eyeglasses permitted to be worn in the front lines. The eyeglasses come enclosed in a magnetic tin with a paper instruction label glued on the inside of the lid entitled \"Anweisung zum Aussuchen der Doppelarmigen Brille.\" (Instructions for Choosing the Double-Glasses). The main compartment is divided by a navy blue cardboard insert with a cardboard tab at one end and a paper pull tab lift stapled in place at the other, which when lifted, exposes a set of spare olive green cotton straps. The tin is missing its original cotton, needle and thread kit used for field repairs, hinged, the tin measuring 49.5 mm x 132.5 mm x 14.5 mm. A terrific WWI collectible, very fine.\n\nFootnote: With the introduction by the Germans in 1916 of the close fitting full-face \"gummimaske\" gas mask, difficulties were experienced by soldiers who required eyeglasses to perform their duties. The arms of standard eyeglasses pushed the mask away from the wearer's head, and created a gap through which gas could enter. Removal of glasses before donning the respirator meant that soldiers with poor vision were unable to respond to enemy attacks. In order to overcome this problem, the German Army introduced eyeglasses with short arms ending in cotton or elastic tapes which fitted around the wearer's ears. The tapes enabled the respirator to be fitted snugly, although the vision problems caused by condensation on the eyeglass lenses must have been considerable. (C:4)\n\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46114553069845,"sku":"G17720","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_a9c2a3cf-a8e5-4cf6-b648-4c65bc84fa0e.jpg?v=1692854082"},{"product_id":"a-scarce-first-war-german-internment-camp-allied-identification-tag-g27616","title":"A Scarce First War German Internment Camp Allied Identification Tag","description":"In zink alloy; stamped “IWD 4K 688 K” on the obverse of the tag; two drill holes; measuring 53 mm x 30 mm; near extremely fine condition. Scarce.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46119571161365,"sku":"G27616","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/d_4420_1.jpg?v=1692865987"},{"product_id":"an-rare-imperial-german-navy-kaiserliche-marine-compass-by-carl-bamberg-friedenau-m0102-6","title":"An Rare Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Compass By Carl Bamberg Friedenau","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolished steel casing, face plate maker marked \"CARL BAMBERG FRIEDENAU\" and numbered \"No 4900\", directional needle in steel blue and mounted to a central brass base, the needle marked \"N\" (North) at one end, gradated inner ring marked with the directions in German (Norden, Süd, Osten, West, with intermediate directional points), the outer ring marked in 360 degrees, glass face, reverse marked with the Imperial crown, an \"M\" and numbered \"103\", stem in a ball finial projecting from the top and housing a plunger release, that when lifted up, releases the directional needle and when pushed down, secures the directional needle in place, a ring for suspension fed through the ball finial, measuring 69 mm in diameter x 16 mm in depth, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, velvet lined, recessed bed to house the compass, 97 mm x 97 mm x 32 mm, missing its catch, scuffed exterior, case fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Carl Bamberg (1847-1892) served an apprenticeship with Carl Zeiss at Jena and studied at the Universities of Jena and Berlin before establishing a \"Werkstätten für Präzisions-Mechanik und Optik\" in Friedenau, a suburb of Berlin, in 1871. After Bamberg's death, the firm was managed by his widow, and then by his son. Bamberg merged with the Centralwerkstatte Dessau in 1921, forming a new company known as Askania Werke. (C:102)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46119732871445,"sku":"M0102-6","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/d_5526_1.jpg?v=1692866290"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-pickelhaube-souvenir-of-france-matchbox-cover-g29044","title":"A First War German Pickelhaube “Souvenir Of France” Matchbox Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First War (Imperial) German Pickelhaube matchbox cover; depicting a German pointed cap and a banner with the inscription “Souvenir of France”; constructed of pressed brass; 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 60 mm x 42 mm x 18 mm; overall better than very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with english labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120069955861,"sku":"G29044","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_4076.jpg?v=1692867524"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-iron-cross-1914-matchbox-cover-g29045","title":"A First War German “Iron Cross 1914” Matchbox Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First War (Imperial) German Iron Cross 1914 matchbox cover; constructed of pressed sheet metal (magnetic); spot welded on two points; featuring a pebbled design on all four sides; two of the sides partially cut out to allow the fingers to slide the matchbox out of the cover once empty and to strike the match on the igniter strip; with a cut-out on the bottom to push out the matchbox drawer; with an Iron Cross 1914 stamped into the obverse in high relief; measuring 59 mm x 38 mm x 21 mm; very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with english labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120069988629,"sku":"G29045","price":43.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_4079.jpg?v=1692867526"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-gott-mit-uns-war-captured-matchbox-cover-with-matchbox-g29047","title":"A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” War Captured Matchbox Cover With Matchbox","description":"\u003cp\u003eA First War (Imperial) “Gott Mit Uns” (God with Us) war captured matchbox cover; constructed of pressed brass; depicting the centerpiece of a First War German belt buckle; uniquely stamped with “Like Hell He Was” in response to the motto on the belt buckle centerpiece; with “France 1918 1919” scratched into the side of the cover; 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 60 mm x 41 mm x 19 mm; better than very fine condition. Accompanied by a wooden matchbox; with two igniter strips and a label on the obverse, reading “The Viking Ship - Special Impregnated Safety Matches - Manufactured at Uddevilla Tradstickfabrik, Sweden”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with english labels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120070054165,"sku":"G29047","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_4085.jpg?v=1692867527"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-gott-mit-uns-chateau-thierry-matchbox-cover-g29048","title":"A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” Chateau-Thierry Matchbox Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with english labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120070316309,"sku":"G29048","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_4088.jpg?v=1692867544"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-gott-mit-uns-1914-1918-matchbox-cover-g29049","title":"A First War German “Gott Mit Uns” 1914-1918 Matchbox Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with english labels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120070349077,"sku":"G29049","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_4091.jpg?v=1692867528"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-kaiser-wilhelm-ii-matchbox-cover-g29050","title":"A First War German “Kaiser Wilhelm Ii” Matchbox Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First War (Imperial) German Kaiser Wilhelm II matchbox cover; constructed of gilded pressed sheet metal (magnetic); crimped on one side; featuring a stamped portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm II”; two of the sides partially cut out to allow the fingers to slide the matchbox out of the cover once empty and to strike the match on the igniter strip; with a cut-out on the bottom to push out the matchbox drawer; measuring 60 mm x 40 mm x 18 mm; better than very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with english labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120070381845,"sku":"G29050","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_4094.jpg?v=1692867530"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-iron-cross-1914-unity-makes-us-strong-matchbox-cover-g29478","title":"A First War Iron Cross 1914 “Unity Makes Us Strong” Matchbox Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; in stamped sheet metal (magnetic); with “Einigkeit Macht Stark” on the reverse with two soldiers shaking hands, and an Iron Cross 1914 First Class with “Gott Mit Uns In True Fest” on the obverse; with two of the sides partially cut out to allow the fingers to slide the matchbox out of the cover once empty, and to strike the match on the igniter strip; with a cut-out on the bottom to push out the matchbox drawer; measuring 61 mm x 40 mm; better than fine condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with English labels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120155840789,"sku":"G29478","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_6651.jpg?v=1692868081"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-matchbox-cover-for-the-sinking-of-sms-wiesbaden-g29479","title":"A First War German Matchbox Cover For The Sinking Of SMS Wiesbaden","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; in stamped aluminum; with “Andenken an Wiesbaden” (In remembrance of Wiesbaden) on the obverse, and “Und im Unglück nun erst recht” (and in misfortunate, now more than ever” on the reverse; measuring 52 mm x 40 mm; very fine condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with English labels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120155906325,"sku":"G29479","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_6654.jpg?v=1748280832"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-matchbox-cover-depicting-a-battle-scene-g29475","title":"A First War German Matchbox Cover Depicting A Battle Scene","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover, depicting a group of German soldiers storming a trench; constructed of pressed sheet medal (magnetic); crimped on one side; with two of the sides partially cut out to allow the fingers to slide the matchbox out of the cover once empty, and to strike the match on the igniter strip; with a cut-out on the bottom to push out the matchbox drawer; measuring 61 mm x 40 mm; dark attractive patina with contact marks from use; overall better than fine condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. Often, allied soldiers found German matchbox covers that protected the matchboxes from being crushed, broken, and partially from moisture, explaining why the matchboxes found in some of these bringbacks contain matchboxes with English labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120155939093,"sku":"G29475","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_6638.jpg?v=1692868085"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-german-strength-and-defensiveness-for-righteousness-and-honour-matchbox-cover-g29480","title":"A First War German “Strength And Defensiveness For Righteousness And Honour” Matchbox Cover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA First War (Imperial) German matchbox cover; in nickel silver; with an Iron Cross 1914 First Class on the obverse with “Kraft Und Wehr Für Recht Und Ehr”; with the three rivets holding the cover together lost through time; with two of the sides partially cut out to allow the fingers to slide the matchbox out of the cover once empty, and to strike the match on the igniter strip; with a cut-out on the bottom to push out the matchbox drawer; measuring 61 mm x 40 mm; very fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Prior to the invention of the safety match, the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process. The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus, but not in the head of the match, but rather on a specially designed striking surface. These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface. The head of the match was specially paraffin-impregnated, and would only ignite if struck against the igniting strip on the matchbox. Matches were invaluable to the war, as smoking was a past time amongst soldiers and worked to calm the nerves. As matches were a rare, and valuable commodity, soldiers would plunder the uniforms of fallen enemies for matches. 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A field communion kit consisting of a plain pewter vessel, opening with a lid bearing a ribbed border and adorned with a raised Cross Pattée, which screws securely onto the vessel affording protection for the interior contents, unmarked, measuring 46 mm (w) x 80 mm (h) (inclusive of lid topper), accompanied by its period original case, constructed card stock with a boiled black leather exterior liner, opening with a functional bronze catch, the interior with red velvet lid and body liners, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 64 mm (l) x 92 mm (h), minor material fatigue is evident to the case, in overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127692448021,"sku":"G43881","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_4124.jpg?v=1692889402"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-cavalry-horse-bridle-c1900-g48742rl1","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Cavalry Horse Bridle, C.1900","description":"This bridle in unmarked and is composed of three thick brown leather straps, measuring 27 mm in width, the upper on each strap smooth, the undersides unfinished, emanating from a central point. The central point bears a domed metal cap measuring 42 mm in diameter, on a 61 mm in diameter base, with a groove at the midway point of the base and travelling around the circumference. mounted to a circular leather patch with a narrow strap stitched in place on the reverse. Two of these straps emerge from the underside of the circular leather patch and are designed to be placed on either side of the head of the horse, each of which is linked to a second strap via large rectangular metal buckle and secured in place via a fixed metal slider, each of the second straps with three holes for length adjustment, the facing-up tips of the second straps with a pentagon-shaped metal tab affixed via three rivets. The opposite end of each of these second straps fold over to the reverse and house a 45 mm diameter metal circular snaffle bit. Both snaffle bits are linked by a very thick two-piece and well-stitched 250 mm long x 40 mm wide noseband, which is smooth-finished on both sides. Each snaffle bit also has a 15 mm wide brown leather strap wrapped around it, with a small rectangular buckle, each of these straps with six holes for length adjustment, the facing-up tips of these straps with a small pentagon-shaped metal tab affixed via a single rivet and adjoining a fixed leather slider. The third thick brown leather strap attached to the underside of the domed metal cap has a second piece stitched in place to it, extending its length, with a buckle at the midway point and a fixed leather slider on this attached strap, with seven holes for length adjustment. The leathers exhibit some crazing and wear but remain relatively supple, minor dents on the domed metal cap, the buckle on the third thick strap with rust present, all three buckles with rust on their prongs. As worn.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132108558613,"sku":"G48742.RL1","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_861_mnc4936_1.jpg?v=1752853040"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-silver-cigarette-case-dedicated-to-an-army-officer-g49277","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Silver Cigarette Case Dedicated To An Army Officer","description":"(Zigarettenetui in Silber). Constructed of silver, the lid bearing a central raised gilt German State Crown, engraved with initials “L.L.” at the upper left corner, and with a silvered and white enameled Cross of St. John, the interior with two elasticized bands securing contents in place, bearing an engraved inscription of “UNSERM VEREHRT. CHEF Z. AND. V. D. UOFFZ. U. MANNSCH. D. M. W. K. 45, 1920.” (“OUR ESTEEMED CHIEF, A MOMENTO FROM THE NCOs AND MEN OF M. W. K. 45, 1920”), possibly indicating Minenwerfer-Kompanie 45, marked with a silver hallmark of “WK”, a content number of “800”, and a crown and crescent moon indicating German manufacture, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional hinge, retaining what is possibly a period original plain envelope, measuring 72 mm (w) x 100 mm (h), weighing 91.6 grams, there is a chip to the enamel of the three o’clock arm of the front cross, a unique dedicated piece in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132292583701,"sku":"G49277","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/cic_2021_039_mnc6794.jpg?v=1692900389"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-set-of-pre-first-war-bavarian-binoculars-c1900-g30064rl3","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Set Of Pre First War Bavarian Binoculars C.1900","description":"These binoculars feature a leather-covered non-magnetic aluminum housing on the body and on the sliders over the objective lenses, with many of the exposed aluminum parts painted in black. The body tubes housing the lenses are joined together at four locations, with a central cylinder between the tubes, the cylinder itself housing a brass post that feeds into the large focusing knob in the centre and is finished with a screw at the eyepiece end. One of the bars joining the central cylinder and tubes beside the focusing knob is gradated from 58 to 69, with numeric marks at \"63\" and \"69\". The left eyepiece is marked \"RESIDENZ STR 21 \/ MÜNCHEN\" (Residenzstrasse 21 Munich), while the right eyepiece is marked \"HEINR. RATH \/ KGL. BAYER. HOF-OPTIKER\" (Heinrich Rath, Königlich Bayerische Hof-Optiker = Heinrich Rath, Royal Bavarian Court Optician). The binoculars weigh 679 grams, measure 126 mm in width x 285 in length and when fully extended, they measure 430 mm in length. Although the areas around the eyepieces have experienced contact marks and minor dents, along with black paint loss, in addition to scuff marks evident on the leather-covered housings, the reinforced stitching on the leather wraps remain intact, the binoculars themselves sturdy, having survived the test of time. Very fine. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132826276117,"sku":"G30064.RL3","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_7850_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692902743"},{"product_id":"germany-empire-poland-upper-silesia-a-civil-engineers-official-stamp-eu19864rl1","title":"Germany, Empire; Poland (Upper Silesia). 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Constructed of a two-piece magnetic metal shell, the obverse bearing an inset colour portrait depicting Crown Prince Wilhelm in uniform, measuring 60 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), the interior with a strap to secure the contents in place, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 92 mm (w) x 135 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, a unique trench art-style commemorative case in very fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134422733077,"sku":"G52015.RL1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc3608_750_1.jpg?v=1692907518"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-cartridge-box-g53401","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Cartridge Box","description":"(Kartuschekasten). Constructed of multiple pieces of blackened leather, consisting of a hollow shell featuring an alligator-style textured finish, embroidered with a lid flap bearing a gilded bronze monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm topped by a royal crown, with three magnetic metal studs emanating from the bottom of the shell, with the central stud fastening to a leather strap stitched to the back of the shell for secure close, unmarked, measuring 12 cm (w) x 8 cm (h) overall, with age-appropriate material fatigue evident to the leather which has rendered opening of the lid difficult, in near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134993387797,"sku":"G53401","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc6609_055.jpg?v=1692908616"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-first-world-war-pilots-pocket-watch-by-fw-kreis-g53249rl1","title":"Germany, Imperial. A First World War Pilot’s Pocket Watch, By F.w. Kreis","description":"(Taschenuhr). A well-preserved First World War Luftstreitkräfte pilot’s pocket watch, constructed of a non-magnetic polished steel casing, the obverse featuring a subtle off-white face with bold black numerals 1-12, with five rules between each numeral, featuring hour and minute hands, with an additional 60-second stopwatch face situated at the 6 o’clock position, topped by a functional ribbed wind-up dial, surrounding by a loop retaining a china with a functional spring clip and compass fob, the watch case opening to reveal a retractable hatch which folds to reveal the interior mechanisms, the reverse of the case is engraved with a Luftstreitkräfte insignia and initials “P. U. W.” for Prüfanstalt und Werft der Fliegertruppen, otherwise unmarked but demonstrating the physical characteristics of manufacture by F.W. Kreis, Berlin, measuring 55 mm in diameter, fully functional and in an extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135258579221,"sku":"G53249.RL1","price":610.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc6091_173_1.jpg?v=1692909173"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-an-army-drum-hanger-g49707rl4","title":"Germany, Imperial. An Army Drum Hanger","description":"(Trommelgehänge). Constructed of patinated bronze, consisting of a stylized Prussian national eagle with featuring in high detail, with the eagle perched on top of a bar from which two curved hooks emanate, topped by a hinge with an integral loop connecting to a period original black leather belt hanger, unmarked, the eagle measuring 98 mm (w) x 95 mm (h), overall, with only minor oxidation and fatigue evident to the bronze and leather, respectively, in overall near extremely fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135703601429,"sku":"G49707.RL4","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2021_935emd_6514_1_1_1_1.jpg?v=1761594949"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-an-imperial-german-army-drum-hanger-g49493rl3","title":"Germany, Imperial. An Imperial German Army Drum Hanger","description":"(Trommelschere). Constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a crowned German national eagle clutching a bar from which two curved hooks emanate, with a swivel hinge and loop affixed to the eagle's head and left wing, connecting to an original black leather strap with dual non-functional magnetic metal snap buttons, the reverse of the eagle's tail bearing an illegible maker's mark, measuring 80 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), with minor oxidation and material fatigue evident to the eagle and strap, respectively, in very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135789617429,"sku":"G49493.RL3","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2021_244_mnc9567_1_1_1.jpg?v=1764872981"},{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-commemorative-pipe-to-graf-von-kageneck-g51704","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Commemorative Pipe to Graf von Kageneck","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Pfeifenkopf). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior bearing a hand-painted dedication to “H. 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