Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel United Republic of A hand-painted enameled porcelain plate

A hand-painted enameled porcelain plate to commemorate the liberation of the city of Maastricht by the American Army on September 14th

it has experienced wear along the inner hinge on the back cover

he was recalled to the United Kingdom and made General Officer Commanding II Canadian Corps

He was promoted to Lieutenant in September 1898

Footnote: George Lee was born on December 29

Germany, Imperial. A Letter Opener, with Lion Head Pommel United Republic of A hand-painted enameled porcelain plate(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