Lot 03068

An Unusual & Unique Letter Opener made from a piece of the Great War German Zeppelin L.Z.85, shot down over SALONIKA HARBOUR in Greece by the guns of the British Warship H.M.S. AGAMEMNON on 5th May 1916. Beautifully fashioned, it is marked on one side: “ZEPPLIN LZ 85 5 MAY 16 SALONIQUE”. Approx. 20cm. in length. Framed, together with a photo showing the Zeppelin wrecked in swamps at the Vardar (Axios) mouth. Ready to hang. Scarce & excellent.