A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction From November 6

From November 6

Alecto on January 1

with only three nurses

some items damaged

350 mm with seven die-holes at one end for length adjustment

A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction From November 6Brass, 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.