A German First War "Verdun" Matchbox Cover 1914-1917 Auction Archive An ability to cover long

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

A very scarce award

measuring 31 mm x 38 mm x 63

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

A German First War "Verdun" Matchbox Cover 1914-1917 Auction Archive An ability to cover longTwo 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.