Historical information

WW1 era shaving cut-throat razor

Significance

WW1 era

Physical description

Folding cut-throat steel razor and cardboard protective case (case missing the top section). The blade folds into a dark brown coloured two sided bakelite plastic handle, riveted at each end. The cardboard case is dark coloured, with a light green coloured insert. The steel blade has a curved section at one end, and the shaving blade at the other.

Inscriptions & markings

THE CROWN AND (crown and sword picture trademark) SWORD RAZOR
EXTRA HOLLOW GROUND
CROWN (crown and sword picture trademark) & SWORD
TRADE-MARK
MADE IN GERMANY

ERN 1166

The Crown and Sword picture trademark is embossed on one side of the Bakelite holder.