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What did the term Brass-hats during World War 1 mean?
Officers in the army, meaning the cap badges worn by them were made of Brass. Decorative Peaked caps (Worn by Major & above) were referred to as having 'scrambled egg' on them. Regimental Shoulder & Collar titles were also made of brass.
Did somebody make a World War 1 or World War 2 brass knuckle trench knife with a detachable brass knuckles?
yes, 1918 LF&C mfg. trench knife. the handle can be removed but not recommended.
How much are Civil War Brass Knuckles worth?
Civil war knuckles are mostly made of lead, wood, brass, and iron. Handmade lead and wooden ones can be $50-$200 depending on condition and style. Brass and Iron ones are usually worth the most. Dug ones are popular and with good provenance can be a couple hundred dollars a piece or more. One dug brass example found in Virginia sold for over $500 a couple years ago.
Did anybody make a WW1 or World War 2 brass knuckle trench knife with detachable brass knuckles?
yes, brass knuckle trench knife made by L&FC (I think) in the US. Knuckle knife dated 1918. Although knuckle portion was removable, it generally was not taken apart. It was carried in a scabbard made for the knife. It is a collectable item...............
Were there gold cannonballs?
No. Never heard of such. Gold and Lead have a lot of the same metal properties so it could work. They both have about same density. It would be very expensive ammunition. I don't think there were Brass cannon balls either. The guns were made of brass but not the balls.
