A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover Auction Archive in silver (marked “800” on

in silver (marked “800” on the reverse) and blue enamels

In stamped bronzed nickel silver

The medal roll indicates he served from May to August 1866 on HM Gunboats Rescue and Magnet

Silver with gold wash on bronze

and was in a very bad condition when brought in 27/6/17"

A First War Belgian "Souvenir Of Ypres" Matchbox Cover Auction Archive in silver (marked “800” onDie 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.