Model
WWI
Length
187 mm
Weight
127 g
Condition
EXC+
Shrapnel Letter Opener WWI Iron Cross
Historically significant shrapnel letter opener from the First World War featuring an Iron Cross. The letter opener is made of iron and follows the plain and functional design typical of such commemorative items. Objects of this type combine military symbolism with everyday civilian use and were often produced from front-line materials.
Design: Solid iron body with integrated blade form, suitable for opening letters and documents. The applied Iron Cross clearly indicates its military origin and classification within the First World War period. The surface shows age-related patina, typical for items of this nature.
Historical Classification: Shrapnel Souvenirs of the First World War
During and after the First World War, numerous commemorative and utility objects were created from shrapnel and front-line materials. They were either made by soldiers themselves or produced as souvenirs for the home front.
Letter openers bearing military symbols such as the Iron Cross linked everyday life with personal memories of wartime service. Such items were commonly used as keepsakes, gifts, or personal mementos.
Today, shrapnel letter openers are regarded as meaningful historical artefacts. They are appreciated by collectors for their material origin, symbolism, and direct connection to the events of the First World War.
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