Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel United Republic of Instituted in 1847

Instituted in 1847

He was promoted to Lieutenant in September 1898

screen-printed "L

A hand-painted enameled porcelain plate to commemorate the liberation of the city of Maastricht by the American Army on September 14th

/ Grenadier Regiment 62

Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel United Republic of Instituted in 1847(Briefffner). An interesting letter opener, measuring 28. 5 cm in total length. It features a 16. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with hand etching and toning to simulate Damascus steel. 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. The latter features eyes in the form of red and green cut glass gem, with a protruding