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Posted 2 years ago
scottvez
(554 items)
This trench art "cartridge letter opener" is typical of the post war souvenir trade.
The bullet has an applied crest (some have buttons).
The blade shows more hand work than is typically encountered. The blade is from a copper driving band (most are from shell brass). Additionally, the name "Arras" has been expertly cut from the copper, while most pieces will simply have the name punch engraved.
The Battle of Arras was fought in April and May of 1917, on the Western Front near the city of Arras. Troops from the UK, Canada, NZ, and Australia fought to break the German lines. The offensive pushed Allied lines but did not achieve a breakthrough.
Scott
Trench ArtStrictly speaking, trench art is a phrase that describes folk art created b…
Letter OpenersLetter openers are products of an age when communication was a good deal mo…
Really like this piece. You have a most interesting collection about which I was uninformed before seeing it here on Collectors Weekly. DD@Phila
Thanks FineLines, as always I appreciate your kind comments.
Scott
Thanks ThriftyGypsy, tom, and knives.
Thanks bones.
scott