✅ SOLVED Trench Art, but what is it?

[vhs07]

I have what I first thought was a letter opener marked Verdun with a shell casing date of 1916.
But after looking at it, the blade part is rather flimsy and easily bent. I don't think it would of
survived long as a letter opener.
Any thoughts?











Thanks,
Charles

 

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[vhs07]

I was hesitant to put up the green check because of all the great and interesting information being presented here.
I guess its time though.

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

I was hesitant to put up the green check because of all the great and interesting information being presented here.
I guess its time though.

How do you do it?

Yea Bob posted some great information. Remember that the green check doesnt end all replies. Anyone can add comments or disagree at any time. Unless that has changed. I hope not.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It appears as if vhs07 has posted the Green Check.

Could someone tell me how he did it? Thanks.

 

[vhs07]

Go to the brown colored bar at the top of the page under the banner. click on "thread Tools".
That will open a drop down box where one of the options is " Mark Thread as Solved".
This option is only available to the OP. ( If I go to someone else's thread, I can't mark it as solved)

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

Bi Cy ~

I just went back and checked a thread I started (the Indian doll) which was never solved. And when I clicked on the "Thread Tools" it did show that I had the option to mark it as Solved. That Solved feature only apears for the thread starter (OP) and no one else.

Check (search) one of yours that has not been solved and you will see what we mean. But I'm not sure about the "Charter Member" aspect to all of this. I am a Charter Member and have no problems with searching, etc.

Bob

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Ah OK I see its back to the old system. I also scrolled back to realize vhso7 is the OP. My bad.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It was set up where members could post the Green Check and now I see its back to the old way that doesnt always get done.


I didnt even realize you were the OP vhso7 sorry. You are usually solving them.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Poll ...

Which do you think vhs07's letter opener resembles most?

1. A Bomb
2. A Zeppelin / Derigible
3. Both
4. Neither

I vote 3. Both ... but leaning 51% toward Bomb because the overall shape tapers near the tail fin. I'd say 100% Bomb except for the fact the tail fin appears to be facing backwards.

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To get back on topic, I think #1- Bomb but it could be either. These are home made from someones memory or imagination so they may not be anatomically correct.

 

[SODABOTTLEBOB]

I'm changing my vote to ...

1. Bomb

... because I think there were a lot more of those raining down than there were Zepplins floating around. And its the bombs that really did the most damage and what innocent citizens likely remember the most.

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[Bigcypresshunter]

It appears anyone can search the new TN. At least it appears that I can.

 

[henk1961]

Remington 1916 ART D

The numbers should mean 1916 but I cannot find a cartridge anywhere that says REMINGTON let alone ART D. Im beginning to wonder if REMINGTON and ART D. was added by the artist along with the crown. We need a bullet person could explain this in a miliosecond. Calling all bullet people. (help icon)

Try this one:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8mm_Lebel

Found a cartridge 1917 ART D lately

kind regards, Henk

 

[henk1961]

The numbers should mean 1916 but I cannot find a cartridge anywhere that says REMINGTON let alone ART D. Im beginning to wonder if REMINGTON and ART D. was added by the artist along with the crown. We need a bullet person could explain this in a miliosecond. Calling all bullet people. (help icon)

try this one

http://www.municion.org/8x50r/REMINGTON16ARTD4G.jpg

4 is for quarter of the year.
Found a 1917 ART D lately