WW2 VINTAGE CATTARAUGUS 225Q FIGHTING KNIFE CUSTOMIZED TRENCH ART

[jnkhntr]

WW2 VINTAGE CATTARAUGUS 225Q FIGHTING KNIFE CUSTOMIZED TRENCH ART

My question to fellow GS JUNK HUNTERS is: Does this customizing (trench art?) add value or make it less valuable?

 

[bdxample]

Just my 2 cents worth, and believe me I am no expert..just shoving out my opinion...
I think the personal touch, crafting time, and uniqueness would make this MORE valuable.

 

[snake35]

Nice blade. I do not think the customizing helped the value as a military collectable, just the opposite actually.

 

[jnkhntr]

Thanks for the opinions guys. I could use a few more. This might be a good candidate for Famous' keyword game. Any suggestions?

 

[diggummup]

I'm no expert either but I know that to a Militaria collector it would be worth less than one in original condition, however it would appeal to a collector of trench art making it a cross collectible, should get you $60-$90 I would think.
That's my guesstimate and i'm sticking to it.
UNIQUE WW2 CATTARAUGUS 225Q FIGHTING KNIFE TRENCH ART ALTERED STAG HANDLE
(don't know if it will all fit, may have to use ebay subtitle for .50 if selling there)