Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Edged Weapons He was known for the

He was known for the zebra stripes around outer wings and rear fuselage which were green as well as the Z inside the circle (which is also on the left shoulder of this jacket)

as with earlier model Japanese grenades

dropped supplies to beleaguered paratroopers during Operation Market Garden

The iron head measures 5-1/4" in length with a 2-5/16" straight cutting edge

This marking indicates manufacture by Christy & Co Ltd of London

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Edged Weapons He was known for theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This excellent 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