A British First War "Arras" Commemorative Matchbox Cover 1914-1919 Archive 1710-1935: Brownish-red porcelain

1710-1935: Brownish-red porcelain

inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2000 and inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 2001

bronze palm on a faded original ribbon

He died on April 29

he only had 5 days completed of the requisite 15 to earn the clasp in bronze

A British First War "Arras" Commemorative Matchbox Cover 1914-1919 Archive 1710-1935: Brownish-red porcelainThick brass, engraved with a two flowered plant and dated "1914" and "1919" on the front panel, "ARRAS" on the spine and a two flowered plant and "HAPPY RETURN" on the back panel, with ornate designs throughout, 39. 3 mm x 57. 2 mm x 22. 7 mm, spotting evident on the front panel, near extremely fine.