Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords Newly Listed maker marked "WOODS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

maker marked "WOODS MANUFACTURING COMPANY / OTTAWA

This field-worn helmet remains in a very fine condition

enamel on reverse fully intact

The cap band is constructed of smooth black doeskin wool and surrounds the circumference of the cap

spotting and light wear evident on the exterior

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Commemorative Matchbox Case for a Recipient of the Oak Leaves and Swords Newly Listed maker marked "WOODS MANUFACTURING COMPANY(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern Erinnerungs Streichholzschachtel). Constructed of a silver alloy, the exterior featuring hammered dimpling, the lid bearing a raised Oak Leaves and Swords Clasp to the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, opening with a lid set onto a functional hinge and fastened in position by an enameled stud when closed, with a hollow interior bearing a number of unidentified maker marks, measuring 53 mm