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Great WWII Submarine Letter Opener Made at Portsmouth

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WW2 PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD BRASS SUBMARINE LETTER OPENER: Likely from Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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Great WWII Submarine Letter Opener Made at Portsmouth

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ARTIFACT: This is a World War II submarine letter opener made at Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire/Kittery, Maine. The opener is in brass and has a beveled blade.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 5/8” in height and 8-1/4” in length.

CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Brass.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The opener has some small areas of light to medium wear and tarnishing.

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Great WWII Submarine Letter Opener Made at Portsmouth

Name: Great WWII Submarine Letter Opener Made at Portsmouth
SKU: 44882591
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $65 - $75

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