Memorabilia - Matchbox

Historical information

This small item was collected by an Australian serviceman during the conflict in Vietnam.

Physical description

Wooden and paper matchbox with striking area on sides of cover and graphic of bird and flame and Vietnamese writing on blue, black, red and white cover.

Inscriptions & markings

Chieu-hoi/
hay. keu goi nguoi than
ve hoi chanh de cham dut/lo au cho sinh mang ho

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