Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Russian Antique Guns The serial number 7643H appears

The serial number 7643H appears on all parts of the gun

so the stock has not been worn down or reconditioned

1945 concerning a Captain Joseph F

known as hinomaru yosegaki (日の丸 寄せ書き) in the Japanese language

and the varnish applied long ago has chipped and checked in many areas

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Russian Antique Guns The serial number 7643H appearsOriginal 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 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 a