Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell Scabbard 40mm BOFORS Very seldom encountered

Very seldom encountered

This system was patented in 1854 by FORDYCE BEALS

in OD Green issue color

- German WWII Cross of Honor of the German Mother in Bronze (3rd Class) with ribbon

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Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Jewell Scabbard 40mm BOFORS Very seldom encounteredOriginal 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