A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity states: “The steamer Northcote had

states: “The steamer Northcote had a narrow escape

the "D" on "2ND" double struck

The fourth postcard illustrates six airmen

draw lots for allocation of cabins

Footnote: The Military Order of Max Joseph (German: Militär-Max-Joseph-Orden) was the highest purely military order of the Kingdom of Bavaria

A First War French "Reims Cathedral" Commemorative Matchbox Cover certificate_of_authenticity states: “The steamer Northcote hadTwo 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.