Historical information

The first Battle of Ypres (French: Premiere Bataille de Flandres . German: Erste Flandernsschlacht,19th October - 22 November 1914) was Battle of the First World War
fought on the Western Front around Ypres in West Flanders Belgium.

Physical description

WW 1 Brass Trench Art Souvenir Letter Opener.
Configured from a bullet on which is mounted a German Crown Button.and a piece of sheet brass from a shell casing.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed on blade of letter opener is Souvenirs Ypres.