FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the match holder of the present invention having a cap for containing matches within the body of the match holder and having an attached strike plate for striking matches.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the match holder of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the match holder of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 is a front side elevation view of the match holder of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 5 is a back side elevation view of the match holder of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the match holder of FIG. 1 ; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevation view of the match holder of FIG. 1 .

The broken lines shown in the drawings are included for the purposes of illustrating portions of the match holder and form no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a match holder, as shown and described.

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