{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-occupied-netherlands-winterhulp-winter-relief-donation-advertisement-match-book-set-190-total","title":"Original German WWII Occupied Netherlands Winterhulp Winter Relief Donation Advertisement Match Book Set - 190 Total","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1940, the Reichskommissar (NSDAP Governor) of the occupied Netherlands, Seyss-Inquart, set up Winterhulp Nederland (Netherlands' Winter-Aid) modeled on the German example, Winterhilfswerk”. Through collections and raffles the organization raised money to help provide needy Dutch families with food and clothing. All other charitable organizations were banned.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese matches would have been given to the citizens who made a small donation to the Winterhulp. The matches themselves are in wonderful condition and do appear to still function. The matches appear to have been produced in Belgium and has \u003cstrong\u003eGanshoren\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back. Ganshoren is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the books have \u003cstrong\u003eVerkocht Ten Bate Van Winterhulp\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the front which translates to “Sold for the benefit of Winter Help”. All colors are still vibrant and able to be read. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready to display or even use!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40437958475845,"sku":"ONSV22SDN21","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22SDN21__01.jpg?v=1669426597","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-occupied-netherlands-winterhulp-winter-relief-donation-advertisement-match-book-set-190-total","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}