Original U.S. WWI Excellent Unissued Condition M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell colts - Unit Crest Plaque: Beautifully

- Unit Crest Plaque: Beautifully painted example

This blade measures 31 inches long and is marked on the reverse with the 1935-41 Eickhorn Squirrel trademark

and is really a solid example of an early war dagger

and "268" the "assembly number"

This is a fine U

Original U.S. WWI Excellent Unissued Condition M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell colts - Unit Crest Plaque: BeautifullyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely unissued 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,