A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Hold engraved with the Cross of

engraved with the Cross of Lorraine on the front panel

He was to spend the remainder of the war in England

He went overseas with the 33rd Infantry Battalion but was transferred to the 58th Battalion on May 8

During the Fenian raids

A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover Hold engraved with the Cross ofTwo piece construction, bronze insignia illustrating the Reims Cathedral and inscribed "CATHEDRALE du REIMS" above, affixed to the front panel of the brass base, ribbing on the spine, 42. 3 mm x 61. 3 mm x 19. 8 mm, surface discolouration on the brass base, light contact, near extremely fine.