RARE GERMAN WWII HAND CARVED WOOD TRAINING KNIFE, SPECIAL CAMP, TRENCH ART, 1941-1942
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RARE GERMAN WWII HAND CARVED WOOD TRAINING KNIFE 1941-1942 SPECIAL CAMP TRENCH ART
Presented is a rare German WWII handmade wooden training knife featuring the inscriptions "1941" and "1942." This unusual carved artifact represents a distinctive example of wartime craftsmanship and trench art, preserving the character of handmade objects created during the Second World War era. The knife remains in its original uncleaned condition as found, retaining its authentic historical appearance. It originates from a large collection of German WWII trench art assembled over more than 50 years and offers a fascinating addition to museum displays or advanced private collections. An exceptional example of WWII historical craftsmanship, this piece is highly desirable for collectors of German militaria, trench art, wooden carvings, and wartime artifacts.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a large old collection in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, 1958-2012. 2. eBay, USA, July 14, 2017, lot 292172082873 (a screenshot will be provided to the winning bidder). 3. Our sale adds another layer of provenance. The history of ownership and sales is extremely important to serious collectors.
ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE: The estimated market value of this item is $230-$250 (and possibly higher-please check the 'History of Sales' section). However, for a LIMITED time only, the starting bid has been set at nearly
50% below the low estimate!
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, trench art knifes for envelopes opener were sold on LiveAuctioneers and eBay for
$195 (10 years ago),
$200 (9 years ago),
$299 (11 years ago), and
$998 (10 years ago). Please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold. Taken together, these examples underscore the rarity, historical significance, and increasing collector demand for these exceptionally scarce artifacts. Today, prices for collectible items have risen significantly compared to 5-10 years ago, and even more so compared to 20 years ago.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for an unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued at up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess their originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund. Please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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NO INTEREST will be charged during that period. To get started, please make a 10% deposit, and the item will be reserved for you. For example, if you won an item for $550, your minimum first payment equals $55. Simply make the deposit using any method listed on the invoice. The remaining balance can be paid in installments over up to six months at your convenience. The item will be shipped once full payment has been received. Over the past NINE years, hundreds of bidders have found this option extremely HELPFUL. By the way, we are a top-rated auction house trusted by hundreds of satisfied bidders.
NO RESERVE: More than 90% of all auctioned items are offered with NO reserve price. The remaining items have a very reasonable reserve price.
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NEW: If you purchase four or more items at this auction, domestic shipping will be FREE. For other winners, we will provide a list of recommended shippers.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to buy this item, please make a bid NOW. You have an opportunity to purchase this item for significantly LESS than the estimated price. All offers are welcome.
CONDITION: The item is in very good used condition. Please refer to the pictures for additional details.
DIMENSIONS: 195 x 45 x 11 mm.
WIKIPEDIA: The German special forces include the Special Operations Command (Kommando Spezialkrafte, KSK) of the German Army and the Naval Special Forces Command (Kommando Spezialkrafte Marine, KSM) of the German Navy. Both are regular units and fully integrated in the branches of the German Armed Forces. During operations, special forces are led by the special operations division of the Bundeswehr Joint Operations Command (Einsatzfuhrungskommando der Bundeswehr) in Potsdam, which belongs to the Joint Support Service (Streitkraftebasis). Beside KSK and KSM, there is a numerous of specialized units which are able to support special forces operations.
Search Terms: German WWII, wooden training knife, hand carved, 1941-1942, trench art, German militaria, WWII collectible, historical artifact.
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RARE GERMAN WWII HAND CARVED WOOD TRAINING KNIFE 1941-1942 SPECIAL CAMP TRENCH ART
Presented is a rare German WWII handmade wooden training knife featuring the inscriptions "1941" and "1942." This unusual carved artifact represents a distinctive example of wartime craftsmanship and trench art, preserving the character of handmade objects created during the Second World War era. The knife remains in its original uncleaned condition as found, retaining its authentic historical appearance. It originates from a large collection of German WWII trench art assembled over more than 50 years and offers a fascinating addition to museum displays or advanced private collections. An exceptional example of WWII historical craftsmanship, this piece is highly desirable for collectors of German militaria, trench art, wooden carvings, and wartime artifacts.
PROVENANCE: 1. From a large old collection in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, 1958-2012. 2. eBay, USA, July 14, 2017, lot 292172082873 (a screenshot will be provided to the winning bidder). 3. Our sale adds another layer of provenance. The history of ownership and sales is extremely important to serious collectors.
ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE: The estimated market value of this item is $230-$250 (and possibly higher-please check the 'History of Sales' section). However, for a LIMITED time only, the starting bid has been set at nearly
50% below the low estimate!
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, trench art knifes for envelopes opener were sold on LiveAuctioneers and eBay for
$195 (10 years ago),
$200 (9 years ago),
$299 (11 years ago), and
$998 (10 years ago). Please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold. Taken together, these examples underscore the rarity, historical significance, and increasing collector demand for these exceptionally scarce artifacts. Today, prices for collectible items have risen significantly compared to 5-10 years ago, and even more so compared to 20 years ago.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for an unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued at up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess their originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund. Please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
PAYMENT: Payment may be made by credit card, Zelle, PayPal (for international bidders), Wire Transfer, Wise, Check, or Money Order. You may also suggest other methods of payment. Canadian buyers may pay in CAD through a Canadian bank by check, Money Order, Wire Transfer, or Interac e-Transfer. We also offer flexible payment options - you can pay in INSTALLMENTS over 3 to 6 months for any item.
PAY in INSTALLMENTS - HOW it WORKS: You can pay for any item over a period of 3-6 months.
NO INTEREST will be charged during that period. To get started, please make a 10% deposit, and the item will be reserved for you. For example, if you won an item for $550, your minimum first payment equals $55. Simply make the deposit using any method listed on the invoice. The remaining balance can be paid in installments over up to six months at your convenience. The item will be shipped once full payment has been received. Over the past NINE years, hundreds of bidders have found this option extremely HELPFUL. By the way, we are a top-rated auction house trusted by hundreds of satisfied bidders.
NO RESERVE: More than 90% of all auctioned items are offered with NO reserve price. The remaining items have a very reasonable reserve price.
FREE SHIPPING: For items valued at $5,000 or more, shipping is FREE for winners from the USA and Canada. Additionally, buyers who are satisfied with our service and leave a 5-star rating will receive FREE shipping on all items they win within the USA and Canada for the ENTIRE YEAR!
NEW: If you purchase four or more items at this auction, domestic shipping will be FREE. For other winners, we will provide a list of recommended shippers.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to buy this item, please make a bid NOW. You have an opportunity to purchase this item for significantly LESS than the estimated price. All offers are welcome.
CONDITION: The item is in very good used condition. Please refer to the pictures for additional details.
DIMENSIONS: 195 x 45 x 11 mm.
WIKIPEDIA: The German special forces include the Special Operations Command (Kommando Spezialkrafte, KSK) of the German Army and the Naval Special Forces Command (Kommando Spezialkrafte Marine, KSM) of the German Navy. Both are regular units and fully integrated in the branches of the German Armed Forces. During operations, special forces are led by the special operations division of the Bundeswehr Joint Operations Command (Einsatzfuhrungskommando der Bundeswehr) in Potsdam, which belongs to the Joint Support Service (Streitkraftebasis). Beside KSK and KSM, there is a numerous of specialized units which are able to support special forces operations.
Search Terms: German WWII, wooden training knife, hand carved, 1941-1942, trench art, German militaria, WWII collectible, historical artifact.
Condition
Used
Buyer's Premium
28.5% up to
$50,000.00
24.5% up to
$100,000.00
20.5% above
$100,000.00
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