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

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    Posted 9 years ago

    mikeigotit
    (504 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.

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    1. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 9 years ago
      Research this as all one word "Weltkrieg" = World War. In this case WWI 1914 - 1918.
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 9 years ago
      I found a number of similar ones when I searched for Weltkrieg trench art letter opener.
    3. mikeigotit mikeigotit, 9 years ago
      Thx. Again !
    4. scottvez scottvez, 9 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
    5. scottvez scottvez, 9 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
    6. mikeigotit mikeigotit, 9 years ago
      Cool scottvez, Nice. Thanks !

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