A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Archive Legionnaire Grade (silver oak leaf

Legionnaire Grade (silver oak leaf cluster on ribbon)

with metal plate

this remains a fine example of this type of dagger

but with photo of this award in album

The case features a fully functional push-button closure

A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Archive Legionnaire Grade (silver oak leafBrass, 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.