holder, matchbox, holder, matchbox
Accession Number
NAM.2004-03-93-1
Description
Brass matchbox holder, 1917 (c). Made by Bryant and May, 1917 (c). Belonged to Cpl Thomas Gordon, Australian Field Artillery, 1917 (c). With badge of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Associated with the Australian Imperial Force. Oblong with stud hinge lower left corner to open box diagonally, with oval hole at base. Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Cpl Thomas Gordon was killed on 17 Aug 1918 and is buried in Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France.
Campaigns
World War One, Western Front (1914-1918)