A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Archive Allens time spent overseas with

Allens time spent overseas with the CEF can be summarized by periods of disobedience

Legionnaire Grade (silver oak leaf cluster on ribbon)

The case features a fully functional push-button closure

Five German Awards - Range from near very fine to extremely fine

JAMES 1 CDN

A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Archive Allens time spent overseas withBrass, obverse hand engraved with the Royal Engineers insignia, reverse hand engraved "SOMME" above "1916" with the number "75" inside a circle at the far upper right, with an empty matchbox inside, cardboard housing tray, wooden cover marked "INDEPENDENCE SAFETY MATCH MADE IN U. S. A. AMERICA'S OWN MATCH CO." on the front panel and "50" beside a cent sign in black ink on the back panel, with striking strips on the side panels, 42 mm x 61. 5 mm x 21.