Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords GTRexclude on September 26th

on September 26th

dates back to the beginning of the Second World War

one photo is missing and age-appropriate material fatigue is evident to the wax paper dividers with consequent separation of some

the reverse of both spoons bearing an identical Wellner maker’s mark and silver plating stamp of “90/45”

WWI 126th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Pickled brass

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords GTRexclude on September 26th(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern Erinnerungs Streichholzschachtel). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior featuring hammered dimpling, the lid bearing a raised Oak Leaves and Swords Clasp to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, opening with a lid set onto a functional hinge and fastened in position by an enameled stud when closed, with a hollow interior bearing a number of unidentified maker marks, measuring 53 mm