Germany, Nsdap. An Ornate Letter Opener With Document Belonging To Arthur Seyß-Inquart Newly Listed upright just to the right

upright just to the right of the reinforcing strip at the right side opening and upside down just to the left of the reinforcing strip at the left side opening

the obverse and reverse with a central blue enameled medallion inscribed “Piis Meritis”

and with three silvery pips on the top

the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a bronzed ring inscribed “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother)

with its Royal Mint case of issue

Germany, Nsdap. An Ornate Letter Opener With Document Belonging To Arthur Seyß-Inquart Newly Listed upright just to the rightA silver dull centre ridged type non magnetic blade with dual edges, the ricasso is narrow and slightly rounded, the ferrule is marked 925 and bears the maker marks of Emil Hermann, Waldenstetten, attached to a wild boar tusk (naturally coloured cream with tan and brown occasionally throughout), measuring 218 mm (l), near mint. A photograph of Arthur Sey Inquart and other men in uniform at the exhibit The Soldier in Holland at the Kneuterdijk Palace