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2000.98

2000.98

Pocket razor in box with purple lining and marked Gillette. Patents on bottom of box made of metal. At the battle of the Somme just before going over the top, the razor was given to Sgt Alf Adams who put it in his breast pocket, during the action he was struck by an enemy bullet, the full force taken by the razor, thus saving his life.