Original U.S. WWI Excellent Unissued Condition M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and has original paint with

and has original paint with black stenciling on the exterior

but only the short range leaf is still intact

Thornback scored one kill on one of her early cruises

During its 3 years in service the regiment sustained 717 casualties

There are clear NIE crystals visible

Original U.S. WWI Excellent Unissued Condition M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and has original paint withOriginal 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,