Cool WWII Soldier's Letter Opener Made from Aircraft Parts by a POW (Prisoner of War) in Italy

Cool WWII Soldier's letter opener made out of aircraft parts in Italy by a Prisoner of War (POW). The handle is capped on either end with a brass coin and the grip is fashioned from resin and rubber aircraft parts, the opener blade is made of steel.

Circa WWII

Approximately 9-1/2" in total length; Handle: 2-1/8" x 7/8"

Aircraft parts, coins, steel

None.

This is from a Trench Art collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX15 LFJX7/16 SLBHX6/17 PSCCX6/17

7 (Very Fine): The letter opener shows moderate wear, minor cracks/fractures can be seen in the layers of aircraft pieces on the handle (see photo), oxidation to opener blade, overall fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.