Pair of Italian WW1 Trench Art Letter Openers Commemorating the Battle of Solstice Italy - 15th June 1918

Here on offer are a superb pair of possibly Italian WW1 Trench Art letter openers, with scimitar shaped brass blades and grips made from copper drive bands.

They both commemorate the second Battle of the Piave River, also known as the Battle of Solstice, in Italy. This decisive Italian victory was fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, from 15–23 June 1918.

This battle was a critical turning point on the Italian Front, halting the final major Austro-Hungarian offensive, turning a potential disaster into a triumphant defence.

Each of the letter openers have scimitar shaped blades that have been made from the brass from artillery shell cases and unusually the grips are made from the grooved copper drive bands that were salvaged from WW1 artillery shells.

They also both have steel crossguards, but I can’t identify what piece of artillery they are made from?

Both blades are engraved on one side with the details:

“ITALIA” and “1918” engraved either side of what looks like a regional crest topped with a crown?

Then on the other side of one of them it engraved with:

"Ricordo Di Guerra” and “June 15”
Then on the other opener:

"Asiago Plateau”

Again, this refers to the Austrian offensive of June 1918 also called the Battle of the Solstice or the Battle of the Piave, and the final rout/retreat of the Austrians in October 1918.

These are a really impressive pair of possibly Italian made WW1 trench art, that can still be used as letter openers today.

Each letter opener measures 8.75” (22.3cm) long, with a 4.75” (12cm) long brass blade.

One weighs 107g and the other 125g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

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