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    Posted 12 years ago

    matchsafer…
    (5 items)

    A lovely array of celluloid match box grips, including advertising, military and souvenir places. These were generally given away free, sometimes soldiers had their own portrait put on the front like a sweetheart piece of jewellery, for love ones to remember.

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    1. Yuko Yuko, 12 years ago
      Have a very beautiful collection. I really like
      Thanks for sharing.
      Yuko

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