Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel visually-hidden the second is dated May

the second is dated May 4

and was commissioned by the Volksdeutsches Kameradschaftsopfer der deutschen Jugend (German People’s Comradery Sacrifice of the German Youth) and the Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland (National Association for German Culture Abroad)

The obverse shows the symbol of the Thai armed forces while on the reverse is the inscription "For official internal service"

obverse centre presents the royal cipher of Christian V

Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel visually-hidden the second is dated May(Briefffner). An interesting letter opener, measuring 28. 5 cm in total length. It features a 16. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with hand etching and toning to simulate Damascus steel. The blade sits securely within a multi piece hilt style hand, with a gilded brass backstrap bearing raised arabesque imagery and culminating in a detailed lions head. The latter features eyes in the form of red and green cut glass gem, with a protruding