A German First War "Verdun" Matchbox Cover 1914-1917 Auction Archive as a Midshipman on September

as a Midshipman on September 15

A very scarce award

An ability to cover long distances at speed was expected: airborne platoons were required to cover a distance of 50 miles (80 km) in 24 hours

but needing some repairs to attach one of the dual black ribbons to the rear again

(Without lightning bolts) Bolts have been period cut off)

A German First War "Verdun" Matchbox Cover 1914-1917 Auction Archive as a Midshipman on SeptemberTwo piece construction, aluminum, designed with a swing side panel on the right side held in place by rivets on either side at the base, engraved with a crown on the front panel, "1914 1917" on the spine and a plant on the rear panel, with ornate designs throughout, 41. 7 mm x 60. 5 mm x 23 mm, extremely fine.