Description: This is a Rare WWI 1914 German Battlefield Artillery Shrapnel Trench Art Letter Opener.This Opener has a rare "Iron Cross" logo and is dated "1914", the first year of WWI. This Opener is in very good condition. The tip has some slight visible wavyness where it appears the tip may have bent and been flattened back out. This Opener is 8 3/4" lonb, by 7/8" wide, by 1/4" thick and weighs 2.4 OZ. I am not 100% sure, but this opener appears to be made of copper. actual WWI artillery shell shrapnel that was picked up on a French battlefield during WWI and made into a great looking souvenir letter opener to sell to the army troops. These were mostly picked up by and made by civilians and mostly sold to German troops, as most of these are now found in German collections. Occasionally one will even have an iron cross motif as this opener does, confirming that this type was most commonly sold to German troops.Most of the items I sell are estate finds, and are presented to you in, as is, as found condition. They are described to the best of my knowledge. Some wear is to be expected, unless described as flawless or mint. I cannot know everything about every item I offer, I do inspect each item and list all known flaws or damage. So please take a good look at the photos and ask questions if need be. If You buy multiple items from my store, YES, I do combine shipping. #80/ba LAAA0 053024 Dine cab
Price: 169.95 USD
Location: Kent, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-01T18:28:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: Germany
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Modified Item: No
