A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Hold the son of John Hargreaves

the son of John Hargreaves and Bemigna Hargreaves

well hallmarked on ring and loop

silver gilt and enamels with green glass arms

Alander was drafted into the Kriegsmarine on August 5

A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Hold the son of John HargreavesTwo piece construction, bronze Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the magnetic pebbled and silvered metal base, the insignia bearing the Prussian crown and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God is with Us), voided capsule shaped openings on the side panels, 39. 5 mm x 60. 5 mm x 21. 8 mm, scattered silvering and surface wear, near extremely fine.