A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Alecto on January 1

Alecto on January 1

Footnote: Charles Freeman Lamb was born on June 22

later of Kenora

2) A 1939 National Sports Championships badge

A First War "Royal Engineers 75 Somme 1916" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Auction Alecto on January 1Brass, 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.