A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity detailed with cities and towns

detailed with cities and towns

gilt bronze star on a red enamelled circle

unmarked but typical cross by official maker Godet

Well-crafted

belt measuring 41 mm x 890 mm

A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity detailed with cities and townsDie stamped bronze, front panel illustrating the Cloth Hall of Ypres (destroyed by October 1915 due to the war) within an oval frame, the town of Ypres coat of arms flanked by branches of laurel leaves above and inscribed "SOUVENIR D'YPRES" below, back panel illustrating a chalice within an oval frame, with leafing above and below, ribbing on the spine, 41. 7 mm x 60. 5 mm x 19 mm, extremely fine.