Youngstown Prisoner of War Camp Kitchen Knife?

[Grant G.]

Hello all,

A couple years ago, I acquired this knife. Stamped into its handle on one side is "YOUNGSTOWN O.K.S." and on the other side is "ARBEIT.LIEDERTA(?)" - the "(?)" potentially being an additional, faintly-stamped letter. In my searches, I discovered Youngstown in Niagara County, New York held German prisoners of war from North Africa and Europe in 1944-45. Any assistance regarding the markings or additional information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Sincerely,

Grant

[Grant G.]

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[Grant G.]

Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

[The Rooster]

Arbeit Liedertag ?

 

Heres the google AI answer

In German, "Arbeit" means "work" or "labor"

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"Lieder" means "songs", and "Tag" means "day". So, "Liedertag" would directly translate to "song day." 

Therefore, "Arbeit Liedertag" would literally translate to "work song day." It's likely a term used to describe a day or event focused on songs about work, workers, or labor.

[Grant G.]

7 hours ago, The Rooster said:

Arbeit Liedertag ?

 

Heres the google AI answer

In German, "Arbeit" means "work" or "labor"

. 

"Lieder" means "songs", and "Tag" means "day". So, "Liedertag" would directly translate to "song day." 

Therefore, "Arbeit Liedertag" would literally translate to "work song day." It's likely a term used to describe a day or event focused on songs about work, workers, or labor.

Thank you, The Rooster,

But what's it doing on a knife? Any guesses as to what "O.K.S." could be an abbreviation for? "Official Kitchen Staff"?