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Original WWI trench art paper knife from Belgium, with a handle carved from a Mauser 7.65 mm shell, a floral guard, and a hand-engraved blade bearing the 1914/1915 Diksmuide and 1916/1917 Yser inscriptions, total length 21.5 cm, guard width about 3 cm, weight ~40 g, in excellent vintage condition and made of metal, attributed to Artillery units from the Belgian Fronts.
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Rare example of original Trench Art from World War I, notable for construction details and historical significance. This letter-opener is not a simple souvenir of the era, but a true a metallic diary that traces the history of an Western soldier. It comes from the fronts of Belgium and France.
The handle is carved from an authentic shell casing with the mark 7.65 mm between two six-pointed stars, consistent with Mauser ammunition issued to Belgian forces at the beginning of the war.
The guard, with a flower-shaped structure, is composed of original crossed ogives, integrated into the frame.
The blade, entirely hand-decorated, features a fine engraving of floral motifs on both sides that frames a precise chronology of the fighting on the Belgian Front.
Side A: floral engraving with dates and place "1914/1915 DIXMUDE
Side B: floral engraving with dates and place "1916/1917 YSER
The combination of these two famous and brutal battles (Diksmuide and the defense of the Yser) makes this relic a private museum piece, direct testimony of the exhausting Belgian trench warfare.
Measurements: total length cm 21.5; guard width about cm 3; weight about 40 grams.
The vintage condition is excellent, the engravings are perfectly legible. (see detailed photos).
A high-level piece for World War I militaria collectors.
Rare example of original Trench Art from World War I, notable for construction details and historical significance. This letter-opener is not a simple souvenir of the era, but a true a metallic diary that traces the history of an Western soldier. It comes from the fronts of Belgium and France.
The handle is carved from an authentic shell casing with the mark 7.65 mm between two six-pointed stars, consistent with Mauser ammunition issued to Belgian forces at the beginning of the war.
The guard, with a flower-shaped structure, is composed of original crossed ogives, integrated into the frame.
The blade, entirely hand-decorated, features a fine engraving of floral motifs on both sides that frames a precise chronology of the fighting on the Belgian Front.
Side A: floral engraving with dates and place "1914/1915 DIXMUDE
Side B: floral engraving with dates and place "1916/1917 YSER
The combination of these two famous and brutal battles (Diksmuide and the defense of the Yser) makes this relic a private museum piece, direct testimony of the exhausting Belgian trench warfare.
Measurements: total length cm 21.5; guard width about cm 3; weight about 40 grams.
The vintage condition is excellent, the engravings are perfectly legible. (see detailed photos).
A high-level piece for World War I militaria collectors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Army unit
Artillery
Country of origin
Belgium
Material
Metal
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Height
21.5 cm
Width
3 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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