marc coene Posted 24 June , 2010 Share Posted 24 June , 2010 Hello, We all know the Universal pick (2 lowest ones) axe but are the other ones on the picture also of WWI time. They were found during the years on the farm, so it could also be pre or post ware axes although I dont think they would throw such things away. Regards, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew lucas Posted 25 June , 2010 Share Posted 25 June , 2010 the top one looks ww1 German pioneers to me, not sure re the rest matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 25 June , 2010 Share Posted 25 June , 2010 Fourth from the bottom looks as though it has a special purpose. Third is sometimes known as a mattock. How one would tell the nationality I do not know. That sort of thing was made in bulk and exported as ballast all over the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 25 June , 2010 Share Posted 25 June , 2010 4th from bottom is possibly a rail bedding tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrey McLean Posted 26 June , 2010 Share Posted 26 June , 2010 Hello - I think that whatever the second from top is, it is German. I have seen several similar examples in a collection of artifacts from the Argonne/Champagne area. The top photo shows a German pick-hatchet, issued (I think) to as a squad tool to designated squad members. I'm sure that more knowledgeable members will put me right about this... Regards, Torrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manchester terrier Posted 3 July , 2010 Share Posted 3 July , 2010 Second from the top is a "Platelayers' Beater Pick" used on railways for packing ballast. Third from the top is probably a type of stone pick, due to the thickness of the point end. The bottom one is a "Navvy or Road Pick" . Here's a scan from one of my old tool catalogues from 1907 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc coene Posted 16 July , 2010 Author Share Posted 16 July , 2010 Second from the top is a "Platelayers' Beater Pick" used on railways for packing ballast. Third from the top is probably a type of stone pick, due to the thickness of the point end. The bottom one is a "Navvy or Road Pick" . Here's a scan from one of my old tool catalogues from 1907 Hi, Thanks you for the info. Regards, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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