Germany, Imperial. A 1916 Lorettohöhe Trench Art Letter Opener By E. Mikloweit Auction /Pi 630 0 198 0”

/Pi 630 0 198 0” stamped on both sides of the triple slotted disc

a brass Cavalry insignia composed of crossed swords backed by an open-ended wreath of oak leaves affixed to the bell

typical of the WWI issued crosses

The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to American and foreign military personnel in the grade of O-6 (Colonel in the U

Germany, Imperial. A 1916 Lorettohöhe Trench Art Letter Opener By E. Mikloweit Auction /Pi 630 0 198 0”(Grabenkunst Briefffner). Constructed of bronze, with a ribbed and textured handle, the obverse with an inscription of ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE LORETTOHHE (IN MEMORY OF THE LORETTOHHE), with crossed bayonets and a Cross Patte, the reverse with an inscription of WELTKRIEG 1914 1916 (WORLD WAR 1914 1916) and a makers mark of E. MIKLOWEIT with a date of 10. 4. 16., measuring 25 mm (w) x 254 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.