A First War Royal Air Force Matchbox Cover Hold WWI 148th Infantry Battalion Collar

WWI 148th Infantry Battalion Collar Tab CEF - Bronze gilt

reverse engraved "KÄSE" (cheese) in the centre

Allen received a King's Commendation and was Commended for Valuable Services while at Gimli

measuring 36 mm x 24 mm

A First War Royal Air Force Matchbox Cover Hold WWI 148th Infantry Battalion CollarTin with a printed and celluloid wrapper, printed in red, blue and gold coloured inks on a white base, open on three sides, magnetic, front and back panels illustrating the winged RAF insignia and inscribed "R. A. F." below, spine inscribed "ROYAL AIR FORCE" with "BRITISH MADE" at either end, each panel and spine with its own gold coloured ruled frame, 40 mm x 58 mm x 24. 2 mm, near extremely fine.