1918 - 1920

Match Box

This brass match safe or match box cover was used by a 1st Division soldier towards the end of World War I and during the occupation. The big red 1 on the front is an early example of the 1st Division’s insignia.

Features

Unit1st Division
Date1918 - 1920
ConflictWorld War I
NationalityAmerican
RightsFirst Division Museum
Identifier1987.46.8
On-DisplayNo
Citation"Match Box." First Division Museum. Accessed November 22, 2024, https://www.fdmuseum.org/collections/match-box/.

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