Rare WW1 Period - RFC - Royal Flying Corps - Metal and Celluloid Matchbox Cover

Here on offer is a rare original WW1 period metal and celluloid matchbox cover.

The front depicts the crest badge of the “Royal Flying Corps”, the reverse, a “Pilots Wings RFC badge” and along the spine in red lettering, "RFC" with "Copyright" and "British Made".

The whole matchbox cover is coated in a clear celluloid to protect the images. There is no damage to the celluloid as such, just some foxing/staining near the edges.

It comes with an empty box of “BRYMAY”, Bryant & May’s special safety matches.
The matchbox cover measures 2.4” (6cm) high by 1.6” (4cm) wide and is 0.9” (2.3cm) deep.

It weighs 27g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

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Code: 51410