Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords GTRexclude It states that Kanonier (gunner)

It states that Kanonier (gunner) Theodor Blume of the Flak Reserve Detachment 60 has passed his exam of the “E-Messdienst” (Entfernungs-Messdienst = range measuring duty) and is eligible for the title of “E-Messmann” (range measuring man)

Top condition and an excellent

on September 26th

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

with the exploits of the bombardment and the taking of Vera Cruz

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords GTRexclude It states that Kanonier (gunner)(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