Posted 10 years ago
mikeigotit
(507 items)
This is another unidentified item. I think it is some sort of Knife. Unknown for sure. It is Copper, Engraved on it is 1914 WELK-KRIRG or KIRG. ???? any help with what this item is really called and where it is From would be greatly appreciated.
Research this as all one word "Weltkrieg" = World War. In this case WWI 1914 - 1918.
I found a number of similar ones when I searched for Weltkrieg trench art letter opener.
Thx. Again !
Agree it is a trench art letter opener.
It is from the copper driving band off of an artillery shell.
I have several examples posted on CW, if you'd like to see variations.
scott
Here is a group shot of some from my collection:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/19597-ww1-trench-art-driving-band-letter-opene
scott
Cool scottvez, Nice. Thanks !