A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity It has continued in use

It has continued in use until today

exhibiting rust due to being found with the Zimmermann hoard

contained within period red case of issue

maker marked with "JK" in a triangle (Josef Kopphold

a ship and dock crane illustrated in the area of the South Atlantic Ocean

A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity It has continued in useTwo piece construction, bronze insignia illustrating the Reims Cathedral and inscribed "CATHEDRALE du REIMS" above, affixed to the front panel of the brass base, ribbing on the spine, 42. 3 mm x 61. 3 mm x 19. 8 mm, surface discolouration on the brass base, light contact, near extremely fine.