{"product_id":"imperial-german-iron-cross-1914-match-safe-matchbox-holder","title":"Imperial German Iron Cross 1914 Match Safe\/Matchbox Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal early 20th-century German match safe or matchbox holder featuring the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1914 Iron Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design with Imperial Crown and King Wilhelm II’s “W” monogram. Constructed of stamped steel with a spring-style clip design intended to secure a small box of matches for convenient carry in a pocket, field kit, or smoking accessories collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front displays a raised Iron Cross with crown, “W,” and “1914” date, commemorating the award of the Iron Cross during World War I. The reverse retains the original clip assembly and shows honest age, oxidation, and wear accumulated over many decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese match holders were popular patriotic items in Imperial Germany during and shortly after the First World War and remain desirable collectibles among militaria, tobacciana, and Iron Cross collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong Iron Cross detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest age and wear throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface oxidation and finish loss present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClip remains intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major cracks, breaks, or repairs observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays well despite age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: World War I \/ Post-WWI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Iron Cross 1914 with Imperial Crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: Match Safe \/ Matchbox Holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Pocket-sized carry item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the outbreak of World War I, the Iron Cross became one of the most recognizable military symbols in Germany. Civilian and military-themed accessories featuring the Iron Cross were widely produced, including smoking accessories, match safes, tobacco items, and patriotic souvenirs. Examples with the crowned “W” and 1914 date are highly collectible reminders of Imperial Germany during the Great War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43153330012237,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/388CA2A3-53D6-429A-9A81-EAD3761F10DA.jpg?v=1782134069","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/imperial-german-iron-cross-1914-match-safe-matchbox-holder","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}