Belgium - Military equipment - 1918
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This Belgian metal letter opener, dated 1918, is engraved with a soldier and the inscription ‘LANGUEMARCK’.
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Description from the seller
Special and richly engraved antique letter opener, probably made from a shrapnel fragment or other repurposed war material.
This impressive specimen features a detailed image of a soldier in uniform, armed with a rifle. Below the image is the year 1918, the year in which World War I ended.
On the reverse side is the inscription ‘LANGUEMARCK’, surrounded by decorative ornaments.
This name likely refers to Langemark in Belgium, a place that during World War I was the scene of fierce fighting and great losses.
The handle consists of a jagged, heavy metal section that strongly resembles a shrapnel fragment.
Such objects are also known as trench art. During and after World War I, war materials left behind were processed into souvenirs, keepsakes and utilitarian items.
Details:
* Year 1918
* Engraving of a soldier with a rifle
* Inscription ‘LANGUEMARCK’
* Beautiful floral decorations
* Probably made from repurposed war material
* Original signs of age and patina
A remarkable historical collectible for enthusiasts of World War I, militaria and trench art.
The exact manufacturing date and the origin of the metal used have not been definitively determined.
Condition: Used condition with visible signs of age, appropriate to the character of the object.
See the photos for a good impression of the details and condition.
Special and richly engraved antique letter opener, probably made from a shrapnel fragment or other repurposed war material.
This impressive specimen features a detailed image of a soldier in uniform, armed with a rifle. Below the image is the year 1918, the year in which World War I ended.
On the reverse side is the inscription ‘LANGUEMARCK’, surrounded by decorative ornaments.
This name likely refers to Langemark in Belgium, a place that during World War I was the scene of fierce fighting and great losses.
The handle consists of a jagged, heavy metal section that strongly resembles a shrapnel fragment.
Such objects are also known as trench art. During and after World War I, war materials left behind were processed into souvenirs, keepsakes and utilitarian items.
Details:
* Year 1918
* Engraving of a soldier with a rifle
* Inscription ‘LANGUEMARCK’
* Beautiful floral decorations
* Probably made from repurposed war material
* Original signs of age and patina
A remarkable historical collectible for enthusiasts of World War I, militaria and trench art.
The exact manufacturing date and the origin of the metal used have not been definitively determined.
Condition: Used condition with visible signs of age, appropriate to the character of the object.
See the photos for a good impression of the details and condition.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
World War I
Century/timeframe
1918
Acquired from
Private collection
Country of origin
Belgium
Year acquired
2026
Year of manufacture
1918
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Material
Metal
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Condition
Good
Previous owner - year acquired
1999
Authenticity
Original/official
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Height
25 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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