Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Letter Opener Hold embossed inscription on reverse slightly

embossed inscription on reverse slightly worn

A 1933 Badischer Jugendtag badge

where he was enrolled in 1929

The cap features bands of red piping fully surrounding the crown

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

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Trench Art Letter Opener Hold embossed inscription on reverse slightly(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.