A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude obverse illustrating a shield with

obverse illustrating a shield with two tilted ovals

and Italian

Footnote: There was no official "Verdun" battle clasp for the WW1 victory medal

replacement lugs)

Alfred Elder von Schnek died on October 12th 1952 in Vienna

A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover GTRexclude obverse illustrating a shield withDie stamped bronze, front panel illustrating the Cloth Hall of Ypres (destroyed by October 1915 due to the war) within an oval frame, the town of Ypres coat of arms flanked by branches of laurel leaves above and inscribed "SOUVENIR D'YPRES" below, back panel illustrating a chalice within an oval frame, with leafing above and below, ribbing on the spine, 41. 7 mm x 60. 5 mm x 19 mm, extremely fine.