Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Category_Receiver which we have seen on

which we have seen on other examples

a new act made it a requirement for all ships over 80 tons or 50 feet in length

it earned a most credible reputation in both Palestine and France during World War I as a part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF)

probably 1880's production and very attractive

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Category_Receiver which we have seen onOriginal 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