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robin@ebay.com · ‎07-29-2002

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wvamart · ‎11-27-2007

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Tried to figure it out. Hope that it worked.

wvamart · ‎11-27-2007

Sorry about the size, I really thought I had adjusted it!! very embarassed.
Anyway, this dagger has a 9" triangular blade and it approx. 14" overall in length. My reasearch indictates that is a trench fighting or knuckle knife. I saw one that I thought looked identical, went back for another look and couldn't find it again. It had different identifying markings than this one. Mine says on the inside of metal handle- ACCO USA 1917. The other had 1917 but a maker I can't remember,I think it had a 'W". The sheath has what I believe are the letters "MS" on it.Does the marking make a difference in terms of value?
This is a field totally unfamilar and I always like to learn as much as I can. Of course, a little bit of knowledge can be dangerous.
Any info about this dagger and how to value would be greatly appreciated!
Once again,very sorry about the oversize image!

der_adler1 · ‎11-27-2007

What you have is called a "Knuckle Duster" it was a trench knife used during WWI by Americans in fighting in the trenches. It was one of the things that helped earn them the reputation as gangsters.

wvamart · ‎11-28-2007

Thanks for the post! That helped me find more info.
Wow, there are alot of weapons out there in the world.

s7990 · ‎11-28-2007

I have an item I believe is WW2 related and hope some expert here can help me identify what it may be. It is a rather large triangular piece of off-white cloth upon which is printed the outline of a couple male figures. One is standing, one is sitting on the ground; and it looks like there are instructions on how to do a tourniquet. There is German writing at the top; which is actually printed onto the fabric. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

der_adler1 · ‎11-28-2007

s7990-a photo would be good.

sonrisen · ‎12-07-2007

I have this vintage photo on auction, but really don't know what type it is, so I could list that by type. Thought if I could identify it, I could sell it to the right collectors.This is the auction number, but don't know how to add the pic here
190179681943

kashmir31 · ‎12-10-2007

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/kashmir31/WW2insignia1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/kashmir31/WW2insignia2.jpg

Hi- I acquired these 2 WW2 German cloth insignia at an estate sale a couple of years ago, and I was hoping that someone here would be kind enough to help me identify what they are. I've already found this thread helpful and have gone to some of the websites I've seen recommended here, but I'm still having a difficult time identifying the piece on the left in the photo. From what I have found on the internet I believe it is a shoulder board with pip, and it has the RZM tag on the back. I believe the piece on the right is a sleeve chevron. I am hoping someone can confirm if I at least have this info correct (!), or to correct me if I don't. I am also hoping someone can tell me what the 192 on the shoulder board means, and any info on what the writing on the RZM tag means would be greatly appreciated too! With the other piece I'm also not sure if the thread is supposed to be gold in color, or if it would have been silver or white originally and has discolored. I also realize that the shoulder board would not be allowed on Ebay, and that values/prices for items are variable with auctions, but if anyone has any idea of a ballpark value for either of these items I would also appreciate it. I really do not want these pieces myself, and am thinking of selling them on epier.com. Thank you in advance for any help!

der_adler1 · ‎12-10-2007

According to the RZM tag on the back of the shoulder board it is Hitler Youth. The chevron is an Army Gefreiter.

kashmir31 · ‎12-11-2007

Thank you very much der adler- your info pointed me in the right direction. 🙂

dove3ducks · ‎12-19-2007

Interesting item,thanks for posting Dove3ducks

ru4sail2 · ‎01-06-2008

BUMP! 🙂

catface · ‎01-09-2008

Hi there- I've always had great luck getting info here, sooo I was wondering if anyone had an idea where this jacket is from? it's dated 1967.
Thank you for your time-
Catface
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der_adler1 · ‎01-10-2008

catface-You have a British or Canadian officers battledress uniform. They were styled after the WWII version and very little changed all the way into the 1970s.