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    Moderator Horst's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
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    Heres a couple pieces of Trench art from both WWI & WWII, a tray and a couple match box holders -
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    Nice pieces Horst , there were some talented guys out there , cheers Raymond

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    I´ve got one matchholder "Gott mit uns" exactly like yours.

    Cheerio Jan

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    Another matchbox holder made out of aluminum reflecting a German helmeted soldier profile and it still has its original german matchbox with matches.

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    It's nice. Good job!

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    Very nice collection.
    LOOKING FOR ALL TYPES OF INTERESTING ORIGINAL WWII GERMAN CIVIC HELMETS.
    (Luftschutz,police,RLB,RAD,DRK also parade helmets)

    Contact : cricketchris1944@gmail.com

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    dear horst,
    thank u for showimg those matchbox holders , i got 3 only in my collection. do u have any pow cigarette cases ?
    regards timo
    i collect everything about trench-and pow art from ww 1 & 2.....feel free to make offer

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    I particularly like the bent bullet one. William
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    Timo - Never really got into these items but over the years picked them up here and there, no cigarette case.

    William - thanks, maybe thats the bullet that missed????

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    The one match holder shown in the first picture is hard to see, here it is up close- the soldier did a nice job all around -

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