Engraving tool

[ozziammo]

Howdy All,

I have seen numerous items of trench art, not always coming from the same country or source, yet the engraving seems to be done by a tiny engraver that looks to do a zig zag pattern. Does anyone know what machine does this, it could not be engraved by hand like this to get it so even!

Thanks,
Regards Ozzi

 

[magpie]

Probably hand punches, but i wouldn't rule out engraving by hand, there is a picture of some french soldiers decorating shell cases on the road side with not much else than a tool bag, small fire and a bucket of pitch.
Andy