Antique Copper Knife with Engravings 1914 WELK-KIRG Or KRIG ?????

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Posted 10 years ago

mikeigotit
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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.

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fhrjr2, 10 years ago
Research this as all one word "Weltkrieg" = World War. In this case WWI 1914 - 1918.
fhrjr2, 10 years ago
I found a number of similar ones when I searched for Weltkrieg trench art letter opener.
mikeigotit, 10 years ago
Thx. Again !
scottvez, 10 years ago
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
scottvez, 10 years ago
Here is a group shot of some from my collection:

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/19597-ww1-trench-art-driving-band-letter-opene

scott
mikeigotit, 10 years ago
Cool scottvez, Nice. Thanks !

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