Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Heer Letter Opener Newly Listed to be a Deputy Chairman

to be a Deputy Chairman of the Court of Quarter Sessions for the County of Stafford in accordance with the Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act

surrounded by the inscription "HOMMAGE DE RECONNAISSANCE DES LUXEMBOURGEOIS" (Tribute to his Service to Luxembourg)

inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit)

bronze gilt with green enamels

in bronze with green enamels

Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Heer Letter Opener Newly Listed to be a Deputy Chairman(Heer Briefffner). Constructed of bronze, featuring a 95 mm long blade set into a bronze handle, the obverse of which is ribbed and adorned with a central black enameled 1914 Iron Cross, flanked at each end by dual oak leaves and acorns, the reverse with a dimpled pattern bearing one pear of oak leaves and acorns, unmarked, measuring 13 mm (w) x 193 mm (l), in better than very fine condition.