A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover GTRexclude February 28

February 28

very rare award to a Canadian

1891 in Halifax

one clip marked "LEFT" while the other clip is marked "RIGHT"

Footnote: Gordon Wellington Bruce was born on March 22

A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover GTRexclude February 28Brass, 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.