ardennes18
December 21st, 2015, 09:14 AM
Hello, my name is Chad and I'm from VA.
I have a pretty specific aim for joining this site. Selfishly, I am hoping one of you knowledgeable folks could help me out with pen identification. First and foremost, I'd like to learn what kind of pen I have here (I know it's not a ball-point, nor a fountain pen, but I'm at a loss after that). So if I can only get that, you would help me immensely! Second, if anyone had any knowledge of this pen's manufacturer or any additional information someone may have, I'd be blown away.
I'm writing a story about how this pen came back to my family. Once I'm done, I hope to at least get it published in a local newspaper for posterity sake for my family. The pen was handed down from my grandfather. Who, we found out subsequently, lifted if off of a German in WWII.
About the pen:
It appears to have green ink inside and on the outside the following is imprinted: "National 550" "Tinten Schreiber."
I've done some Internet searches for National 550 and have gotten nothing. I'm guessing since it was from the 40's, there is now not a ton of information about it. I've also uploaded a picture to help with typing.
I would be most grateful for any assistance you fink folks may be able to render. Thanks!
I have a pretty specific aim for joining this site. Selfishly, I am hoping one of you knowledgeable folks could help me out with pen identification. First and foremost, I'd like to learn what kind of pen I have here (I know it's not a ball-point, nor a fountain pen, but I'm at a loss after that). So if I can only get that, you would help me immensely! Second, if anyone had any knowledge of this pen's manufacturer or any additional information someone may have, I'd be blown away.
I'm writing a story about how this pen came back to my family. Once I'm done, I hope to at least get it published in a local newspaper for posterity sake for my family. The pen was handed down from my grandfather. Who, we found out subsequently, lifted if off of a German in WWII.
About the pen:
It appears to have green ink inside and on the outside the following is imprinted: "National 550" "Tinten Schreiber."
I've done some Internet searches for National 550 and have gotten nothing. I'm guessing since it was from the 40's, there is now not a ton of information about it. I've also uploaded a picture to help with typing.
I would be most grateful for any assistance you fink folks may be able to render. Thanks!