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Letter opener Engraved Ypres Flanders 1917 18
Letter opener. Engraved Ypres Flanders 1917.18. Trench Art
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Media ID 14151042
© David Cohen Fine Art/Mary Evans Picture Library
Engraved Flanders Letter Opener Topographical Trench Ypres
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Estimated Product Size is 24.2cm x 19.7cm (9.5" x 7.8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisitely crafted letter opener, dated 1917-18, bears the inscription "Ypres Flanders" and is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the First World War's Western Front. The intricate engraving on the metal blade and the ornate handle, adorned with a poppy and a cross, are characteristic of the trench art produced by soldiers during the long and arduous campaigns in the Ypres Salient, a region in the Flanders province of Belgium. The Ypres Salient was a bulge in the Western Front, which saw some of the fiercest and most protracted fighting during World War I. The area was a strategic stronghold for both the Allied and German forces, and the battlefields were marked by the destruction and devastation wrought by the relentless trench warfare. Trench art, which includes items such as this letter opener, was a way for soldiers to express their creativity and humanity amid the horrors of war. They would carve, etch, and paint on various materials, including metal, wood, and bone, to create intricate designs and symbols. These objects served as mementos, keepsakes, and tokens of hope and resilience. This letter opener, with its engraved tribute to Ypres Flanders, is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the ability to find beauty and meaning even in the most challenging of circumstances. It is a powerful reminder of the history and the sacrifices made during the First World War and the importance of preserving the stories and artifacts of that era.
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