Leonard later marketed their excess production into the 1920s as a boys watch because of their durability. This set is a exact copy of the original armor worn by german troops during the first world war. Wwi us trench mirror, private purchase and personalized. Lg0975 this is norincos tribute to the highly desirable winchester 97 world war i trench gun. Trench art objects are holders of soldiers memories and reminders of the conflict they faced. Another design of shrapnel guard that i have seen fairly often is the one shown in the figure from gb patent 103815 improvements in watch face protectors shown here. Military stone shrapnel guard grill reproduction 33mm middle 44mm endend. Reproduction 1917 us army ww1 rubberised trench mac. World war i, which was fought between 28 july 1914 to 11 november 1918, has become closely associated with trench warfare due to the horrible life of the soldiers in the trenches which permanently affected most of them. Despite the fact that world war i was the first conflict to be fought by mechanized means, trench raiding was very similar to medieval warfare insofar as it was fought facetoface with crude weaponry. Original leather band is still supple and complete. Has glow in the dark letters and hands as well as a second hand display. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Wwi haversack rucksack backpack 1917 memorabilia collectible. Locate german trench knife in stock and ready to ship right now online. East taylor, llc, savannah, georgia winchester trench gun. Vintage swiss made manual wind patria wwi trench watch wit. Apr 17, 2014 1918 ww1 elgin sterling silver trench watch, with protective shrapnel guard. Oct 26, 2014 trench watch shrapnel guard trench watch. Buy the exclusive trench watches which are elegant, stylish and used by the military during world war i.
The unmarked bayonet lug includes the front sling swivel, brass sight bead and attaching screws. Paypal allows you to pay by credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers and paypal account balances. Super trench attack is a goofball comedy twitchshooter based in a world war setting. Ww1 officers watch trench wristwatch protector shrapnel. Note that the cut is generous being faithful to the scale of the original which was designed to wear over a full uniform. The trench guard system sets a new standard in trench cover safety.
It is filled with a wealth of information about american trench watches, wwi collectibles, different trench watch dial styles, trench watch shrapnel guards, trench watch case styles, trench watch restorations, military wrist watch, antique watches, elgin pershing trench watches and a whole lot more. Only problem is it says timex near the middle, but its so small it really doesnt matter unless you look closely. Dugouts were typically built in the rear of the support trench, varying in size between 8 to 16 feet for the british. Us 1917 trench knife with sheath wwi repro us 1917 trench knife is an excellent replica for the world war military collector or reenactor. Designed by gme to be the most complete guard rails in the industry, the gme guard rail system fits on everything from sheet pile to an 8h trench shield and even used on our slide rail system. May 26, 2015 another design of shrapnel guard that i have seen fairly often is the one shown in the figure from gb patent 103815 improvements in watch face protectors shown here.
It serves as an extra precautionary measure, providing temporary railing around excavations and trenches. Lets get back to some horology and screw the social media bs. Rare ww1 era german trench art dagger letter opener shrapnel. To be honest, with mm wire lugs, the watch looks pretty ridiculous with a traditional strap. Trench warfare lasting for several years took place on the western front in world war i. Trench warfare is a type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines largely comprising military trenches, in which troops are wellprotected from the enemys small arms fire and are substantially sheltered from artillery. Each aluminum trench shield has unique design characteristics that affect its performance and strengths. Jul 18, 2016 trenchww1wristwatchwithtelephoneshrapnelguard. Shrapnel guard metal for sale military collectibles for sale.
For use in the dusty, damp, and often very wet, conditions of the great war front line trenches in france and. This guard was designed i hesitate to say invented by frank farr of montreal, canada, and was first patented in the united states with a priority date of 3 february 1916. We assembled a reproduction of a luminous wristwatch with unbreakable glass as specified by the british officers kit for the front. Elgin wristwatch national museum of american history. Us divisions, special units, battles, the allies, symbolic vases, other vases, animals, botanicals, shapes, various. The evolution of the waterproof watch vintage watch straps. He gives information in great detail covering a very wide range of topics from proper names, cases, dials, movements, straps and shrapnel guards. A collection of trench art shell from field artillery guns from wwi, turned into vases, presented in ten photo galleries. Take this into consideration when bidding as we dont offer refunds on the basis of something not fitting. Aug 24, 2017 when world war one started, everyone was using shrapnel shells, these were shells filled with a small explosive charge design to sent several dozens of small balls in all direction to kill soldiers caught in the open. Youll need to use your head as well as your trigger finger.
One of the hallmarks of this watch style are the large, legible numerals, the addition of 24hr time being added a bit later. You dont just have to be a fan of elgin trench watches to buy this book, there is a ton of great crossover information that relates to other brands like waltham and illinois too. Elgin my model 1914 sterling silver elgin trench watch. If anyone is looking for a usable, lowcost, periodstyle wristwatch for their impression, this may be a great deal. The brodie helmet is a steel combat helmet designed and patented in london in 1915 by john leopold brodie. Military stone shrapnel guard grill reproduction 33mm middle. Another variation featured a shrapnel guard either integrated or as a separate component worn over the watch. The leonard wrist trench watch was made by the new haven pocket watch comapny and was a widely used trench watch during wwi. Reproduction ww i united states collectibles for sale ebay. Made just like the originals with carbon steel, triangular bladespike, hard wood grip and stamped steel knuckle bow with pyramid shaped protrusions. The m1917 featured a triangular stiletto blade, wooden grip, metal knuckle guard, and a rounded pommel. National trench safety rents and sells a variety of aluminum trench shields to meet specific project needs. Product description this 1918 wwi replica trench knife is an exact copy of the trusty blade issued to troops during the first world war.
Shrapnel guard is brass, most of the original nickel finish has worn off. Such grills acquired the nickname shrapnel guard during the war, when. Trench warfare is a type of land warfare using occupied fighting lines largely comprising. Building an m1897 trench gun part i i have spent most of my life working overseas in south east asia in very fortunate circumstances.
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Army us wwi pattern mackinaw short overcoat original ww1 s7 18 british military brodie pattern steel head protector. Beyond the support trench was the reserve trench, which held emergency supplies and troops, in the event the first two failed. We had to identify various parts, import them and did the assembly and finish work in paris, tx. Okay antique and military watch collectors, you know what this watch is and if you dont have one in your collection you should give it some serious thought. Trench lighter replica steampunk wwi wwii vintage style retro. This trench had been dug mostly by the newfoundlanders soon after their arrival in france. Browse todays selected trench watch for sale, best offer and auction. Ignoring the point where the crystal is set into the bezel, which can be made tight in the. Has some crazing in the finish, but is fully intact. Model 1918 trench knife scabbard reproduction mint condition. This will always be a work in progress page as we learn more about current reproductions and gather more information about those from years past.
Photograph shows italian soldiers walking in a trench, two carrying a. These guards were meant not only to protect the mechanism but to prevent the wearer from being blinded by flying glass from a broken crystal. Nov 09, 2015 it also could be used as a fall back point if the enemy occupied the frontline trench. The wwi trench watch, its origins and characteristics. We will have photos of some of the knives listed here and many ads from over the years showing what was available at one time or another. I have an interesting wwi trench watch and a great forum member and friend. Trench art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with world war i 1914 18.
In the figure reproduced here the crown has been unscrewed and is in the. Vtg ww1 1917 rubberised canvas us army officer riding rain. Artillery mainly fired fragmentation, highexplosive, shrapnel or, later in the war, gas shells. Wwi, wwii, revolutionary war, civil war collectibles. Hard to believe that these watches are nearly 100 years old.
Ww1 german dagger cross guard political army officer blade dress knife ww2 gau. Trench watches for sale allows the collectors to enhance their collection with this trench. No worries about knocking it around in nomans land. Details about vintage ww l german trench watch with shrapnel guard wall hanger creepy.
Other than that, its a great watch, and i need to finish it by getting a strap too and maybe even a shrapnel guard to keep it from breaking. I am trying to keep it as historically accurate as possible. Elliston has become home to many different and even unusual attractions over the years. Ww1 austriahungarian navy kuk marine officer museum quality reproduction dagger. You would obviously want to remove the vinyl strap the watch comes with. Archive quality replica wwi trench knife accessories. Here are just some of the wwi american trench watches that i have restored which feature an authentic wwi shrapnel guard. Jun 27, 2008 amazing reproduction of the m1917 trench knife posted in real or what i have in my hands one of schipperfabriks new triangular trench knife repros. This reproduction, blued steel heat shield features the 29hole6row pattern and the flush, 6rivet mounting design. Get the best deal for reproduction ww i united states collectibles from the largest online selection at. World war i british expeditionary force officers trench. The face is white, and the numbers font matches an original wwi period british trench watch.
Ww1, or the great war, saw the most famous use of trench warfare. Just finished building an m1897 trench gun in wwi style. While there were many hand styles at the time, cathedral hands were one of the innocuous choices for these watches, the large hour hand and slender minutes hand are easy to pick. Apr 17, 2014 here are just some of the wwi american trench watches that i have restored which feature an authentic wwi shrapnel guard. Made out of recycled war refuse such as shell casings, spent bullets or whatever came to hand, they open a window to the past. Reproduction wrist watch wristlet trench watch battery powered with leathers strap and trench shrapnel guard. Copied from an original 1917 knife, you can own the same thing for a fraction of the price. Colloquially, it was called the shrapnel helmet, battle bowler, tommy helmet, tin hat, and in the united states the doughboy helmet. Made from an existing original, you can own the same thing for a fraction of the price.
Lrf antique watches, specializing in wwi trench watches. Wwi repro trench whistle 1916 british empire army the somme ww1 world war one bn tank mask ww1 tank drivers antisplatter face mask worn with helmet 1918 wwi deforest bc14a crystal radio receiving set box u. My experience is that they are kinda specific to strap width, lug placement, case size etc. This is an original ww1 officers trench wristwatch protector shrapnel guard for sale. It was a transitional design between pocket watches and wrist watches, incorporating features of both. However, a trench very similar to those active during the first world war i. Vintage ww l german trench watch with shrapnel guard wall hanger creepy. Make sure you check out our other items, plenty of interesting items available. Rugged wwi replica catholic military combat rosary in silver finish. Trench warfare is a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. The british sent an expeditionary force across the english channel to help the french.
German trench knife for sale military collectibles for sale. Trench raiders were lightly equipped for stealthy, unimpeded movement. A modified form of it became the helmet, steel, mark i in britain and the m1917 helmet in the u. Ummm, my exact words when i saw it were holy flerking schnitt. Authentic replica combat ready 1917 style trench knife has a wood handle with black coated cast metal pommel and wrap around hand guard. We never used to mark our products as a repro, but have had complaints because they so closely resemble. The usa trench watch shrapnel guard that was up for auction recently im sure that many of the wwi trench watch collectors saw this very unique usa crystal guard for a giant size 6s that was up for auction this past weekend, it had quite a few watchers. This 1917 us trench knife is a terrific replica for the collector or reenactor. Collectors are drawn to these wwi trench watches for a variety of reasons. I mean with a little aging you would not look twice at a foot or two. World war i british expeditionary force officers trench watch true reproduction. Trench warfare in the initial stages of world war i, germany attempted to outmaneuver the french and make a quick run to paris by invading belgium and luxembourg heading directly toward france. So i picked up a period correct reproduction watch band. The most common material used for trench art are brass shell casings, which, once decorated, can be utilised as vases.
Artillery ammunition before shrapnel 0 to the untutored eye, this mysterious halfinch metal ball see figure 1 linked to at foot of this page, found in a field in france, looks innocuous. Our aluminum shield lineup includes lite guard aluminum shields, corrugated wall aluminum shields and smooth wall aluminum shields. Title italian soldiers killed by shrapnel, may 12, 1917 summary. Combat ready 1917 style trench knife with wood handles and.
Such guards are more likely to be found on trench watches, referring. Vintage ww2 era nesco japan ncs 168 72 machete w plastic. Feb 11, 2015 1918 wwi waltham trench watch, sterling silver fahys armored case with an integrated shrapnel guard, original factory crown. Quality replica wwi trench knife archive cmp forums. I shammed out a trench watch with a crappy guard found at a flea market, listed as a retainer for faucet screen. The usa trench watch shrapnel guard that was up for auction. World war i elgin military trench watch, with grille. Original wwi leonard wrist trench watch crystal guard. Wwi trench watch, in overall good condition, does run but would require a service. Buy ww1 trench watch and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
Wwi glagovsky daisy shrapnel guard watch crystal protector for trench watch. Shrapnel guard is nickel plated steel with some oxidation. Full online access to this resource is only available at the library of congress. The usa trench watch shrapnel guard that was up for. Since trench warfare consisted of such gruesome, closequarter battles, the trench knife allowed soldiers to not only stab but also bludgeon enemies with the knuckle guard handle. I posted that i wanted a quality repro so i could have it in the event that less than lethal action is ever required. Vintage swiss made manual wind patria wwi trench watch with shrapnel guard. Vintage ww l german trench watch with shrapnel guard wall. Ii medallion coin wwi joshepus german ww1 nurnberg nurnberg german ww1 joshepus wwi coin ii medallion wwi ww1 german. Wwii gear us 1917 trench knife with sheath wwi repro. The guard was flat from age and i purchased a case shaper, hoping i would be able to reshape the guard.
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