Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Signet Pommel, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie. United Republic of Instituted 24 June 1918 by

Instituted 24 June 1918 by Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany

that departed the base on April 19

along with tape residue evident on the reverse

He was credited with seven months at home and thirty-six months in the field

The sides of the canister are fully lined with a coarse police-green wool liner

Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Signet Pommel, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie. United Republic of Instituted 24 June 1918 by(Briefffner). A rare and high quality letter opener, measuring 29 cm in total length. It features a 16 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade, with a makers mark in the form of the classic knights helmet logo of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen visible on the obverse ricasso. The blade sits securely within a multi piece hilt style hand, with a gilded brass backstrap bearing raised arabesque imagery and culminating in a detailed lions head.