Vintage German Leader Matchbox

Name: Vintage German Leader Matchbox
Brand: 100
SKU: DE-V-GLM
Price: 15.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Vintage German Leader Matchbox is a vintage matchbox that was distributed during World War II to soldiers and civilians to help increase morale. On the front of this matchbox is a portrait of Adolf Hitler and the phrase "German Leader" in the original German. On the bottom of the box is the German eagle and the word "Safety Matches" denoting the original contents of the matchbox.

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SKU DE-V-GLM

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The Vintage German Leader Matchbox is an example of how matchboxes were used to promote ideas and messages in Germany. This particular matchbox was used to raise morale for soldiers fighting in the German Army by showing a portrait of the leader of the German Army who was Adolph Hitler. Germans would see the portrait of their leader every time they went for a smoke which helped build loyalty and increase morale during the war.

We found these matchboxes in the Baltics and knew we wanted to import them. Due to regulations on shipping matches and wood products, we had all of the original matches removed to satisfy US Customs regulations. No worry though, we've put 10 brand new wooden matches into each box, allowing you to display the matchbox or use it as intended at your next historical event.