Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Heer Letter Opener Newly Listed 1 NOVEMBER 1962 - 15

1 NOVEMBER 1962 - 15 JUNE 1965 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 30th DAY OF JUNE 1965"

died October 28

bronze gilt with green enamels

inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit)

Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Heer Letter Opener Newly Listed 1 NOVEMBER 1962 - 15(Heer Briefffner). Constructed of bronze, featuring a 95 mm long blade set into a bronze handle, the obverse of which is ribbed and adorned with a central black enameled 1914 Iron Cross, flanked at each end by dual oak leaves and acorns, the reverse with a dimpled pattern bearing one pear of oak leaves and acorns, unmarked, measuring 13 mm (w) x 193 mm (l), in better than very fine condition.