Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Replica WWII Leather Scabbard Availability_Both in the 17th Airborne Book

in the 17th Airborne Book

and non-commissioned officers

probably just owner's initials

allowing it to fall in a straight trajectory with less chance of drifting off target

Offered in great condition having been made probably just prior to World War One an extremely hard to find British WW1 Machine Gun Accessory

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Replica WWII Leather Scabbard Availability_Both in the 17th Airborne BookOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very good condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and replica WWII style leather scabbard a belt loop and securing strap. 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