Letter Opener [Sabena Airlines]

Object detail

Accession number

2003.182

Maker

Sabena Airlines

Production period

1940s

Description

Metal letter opener/paper knife, marking 25th Anniversary of "Sabena Airlines". Markings on handle 1923-1948 above the word "Sabena". A Belgian Airline. The hand guard is in the form of wings and at the centre of the shaft is a cross with a single star at the top of the cross. The handle and blade are tapered. Both, the back and front, are identical in design and markings. A small hole has been made in the top of the handle for securing the knife.

Marks

1923-1948 Maker's Mark
SABENA Logo

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Sabena Airlines. 1948. Letter Opener [Sabena Airlines], 2003.182. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Opener, Letter Tools & Equipment for Communication Written Communication T&E Writing Accessories

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Knife Nickel Blade Hunting knife Dagger Metal Fashion accessory Font Natural material Steel

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