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Pocket Type Match Safes - Enamels RETURN TO POCKET TYPE PMSE-038 Swastika Motif   [+] Enlarge [+] Enlarge   IMSA #: PMSE-038 Estimated Date: 1907 Country of Origin: USA Manufacturer: Paye & Baker, North Attleboro, MA Catalog No.: None Material: Sterling and Enamel Markings: Bezel marked with "Sterling" and maker's mark Patent/Design No.: No Patent/Design Date: No Size (Inches): 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 Reverse: Plain and Concave Description and Comments: Embossed with enameled blue Swastika. Striker on bottom. The Swastika was considered a good luck symbol before it was used by the Nazi Party. See IMSA's July 1, 2002 newsletter of article featuring this match safe. Submitted By: Mr. Vesta