Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel visually-hidden Korea Medal (SC 800313 G

Korea Medal (SC 800313 G

obverse centre presents the royal cipher of Christian V

a National Socialist People’s Welfare pin

a metal cross with black enamel arms

Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel visually-hidden Korea Medal (SC 800313 G(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