World War II-era matchbook

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World War II-era matchbook

World War II-era, anti-Hitler paper matchbook. The matches were removed prior to the time of donation. According to one matchbook collector, the matches were painted to resemble German soldiers. Matchbooks like these were used during World War II as anti-German / anti-Hitler propaganda.

Creator: Lion Match Company
Date: 1942