Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell 1918 marked Scabbard Japanese Field Gear There is also wear through

There is also wear through to the base metal in areas as shown

The shell is also marked on the underside with Sgt

272nd Infantry Regiment ("The Battle Axe Regiment") Distinctive Unit Insignia pins on each shoulder

but it is sound with mo major rust

action good

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell 1918 marked Scabbard Japanese Field Gear There is also wear throughOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very good condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI Pistol belt hook attachment. The top of the guard is is nicely marked: U. S. L. F. & C. 1917 Landers, Frary, and Clark (L. F. & C.) began in 1853 as Landers & Smith Manufacturing Company, and in 1862 became known as Landers, Frary & Clark. They were in New Britain, Connecticut, and made