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a knife, wallet, and chain on a tablean old silver knife with a picture of a man and a woman on ita close up of a knife on a table with a black backgrounda piece of cloth with writing on it sitting on top of a tablea knife and other items in a case on a tablean old book with writing on it sitting on a table
Militaria auctions

86 - A collection of small items belonging to a Belgian soldier.
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Estimate €60 - €120
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Description
A collection of small items belonging to a Belgian soldier. A khaki canvas sewing kit, presented to the soldier by the Royal couple on 4 April 1915, containing thread, a few needles and a leather cord. An ‘Yser No. 1916’ coin purse made of embossed leather, with the number 14 added by the soldier, and a small chain. A paper knife made from a shell fragment, engraved with the image of a Belgian soldier wearing a helmet and the inscription ‘Souvenir de la Guerre 1914–1918’. Signs of wear and tear, patina. Lot of small Belgian soldier’s personal items. Khaki canvas sewing kit presented by the royal couple on 4 April 1915, containing thread, some needles and a leather lace. Embossed leather Yser No. 1916 purse with the number 14 added by a soldier and a small chain. Letter opener made from a shell fragment, engraved with a helmeted Belgian soldier and the inscription ‘Souvenir de la Guerre 1914–1918’. Signs of wear and patina.
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About the sale Militaria: Sale of items from the Notre Dame de Lorette Museum’s collection – the David Bardiaux Collection
Auction location
Auction time 11/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
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