A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover GTRexclude number impressed "788" on the

number impressed "788" on the reverse

Silver and black enamels

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Supreme Commander

photo (5) a bomber pilot (same airman in photo 4) is congratulated on his 300 flight missions

A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover GTRexclude number impressed "788" on theA 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