Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Heer Letter Opener GTRexclude with light to moderate wear

with light to moderate wear to the core and attractive dark patina on the frame

Dark patina on the EM

The modern safety match utilized red phosphorus

1943 to April 10

on an off-white banknote stock

Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Heer Letter Opener GTRexclude with light to moderate wear(Heer Briefffner). Constructed of bronze, featuring a 95 mm long blade set into a bronze handle, the obverse of which is ribbed and adorned with a central black enameled 1914 Iron Cross, flanked at each end by dual oak leaves and acorns, the reverse with a dimpled pattern bearing one pear of oak leaves and acorns, unmarked, measuring 13 mm (w) x 193 mm (l), in better than very fine condition.