A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Hold silver gilt and enamels with

silver gilt and enamels with green glass arms

well hallmarked on ring and loop

dated July 31

Alander was drafted into the Kriegsmarine on August 5

maker marked “Karl Wurster Markneukirchen” on reverse

A First War "Gott Mit Uns" (God Is With Us) Matchbox Cover Hold silver gilt and enamels withTwo piece construction, bronze Army (Heer) insignia affixed to the front panel of the magnetic pebbled and silvered metal base, the insignia bearing the Prussian crown and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God is with Us), voided capsule shaped openings on the side panels, 39. 5 mm x 60. 5 mm x 21. 8 mm, scattered silvering and surface wear, near extremely fine.