Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Letter Opener Hold On March 1

On March 1

Private with the Devonshire Regiment

” (an unknown maker)

the reverse inscribed “Der Tapferkeit” (German - For Bravery) within a wreath consisting of oak and laurel leaves

on its very lightly soiled original ribbon with pinback

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Letter Opener Hold On March 1(Grabenkunst Briefffner). A unique First World War trench art letter opener, constructed of bronze retrieved from a munitions shell, featuring a ribbed handle and Iron Cross centrepiece connecting to a tapering blade with a sharpened tip and edges, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 220 mm (l), the tip has been slightly blunted and minor tarnishing is evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.