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Antique ca. 1916 WWI Trench Art Artillery Shrapnel Letter Opener

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Antique ca. 1916 WWI Trench Art Artillery Shrapnel Letter Opener

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Very cool piece. Good antique condition according to age. The piece was forged in the trenches of WWI from a single piece of iron artillery shrapnel with the remaining piece of the shrapnel forming the handle. The handle guard is made from brass, likely from an ammunition casing and sits a little loose. Measures approx. 7 3/4" long.

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Antique ca. 1916 WWI Trench Art Artillery Shrapnel Letter Opener

Name: Antique ca. 1916 WWI Trench Art Artillery Shrapnel Letter Opener
SKU: 173920383
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

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