A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Buy Now Emperor Nicholas II issued a

Emperor Nicholas II issued a decree stating that individuals that had suffered wounds in action were to add a bow to the ribbon of the medal

maker marked RZM 15

the cloth binding having separated from the binder

7 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment

and all the finish remains fully intact and bright

A First War German Hindenburg Matchbox Cover Buy Now Emperor Nicholas II issued aA 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