Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Horn Handled Folding Lockback Knife German Documents & Books indicated by the lack of

indicated by the lack of pips

embroidered on a light green base that was machine sewn to a field gray wool backer

next to each other

This is a genuine USGI ringback and recently acquired directly from the veteran’s family in New Jersey

As the uniform regulations were all very new at this time

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Horn Handled Folding Lockback Knife German Documents & Books indicated by the lack ofOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Folding Pocket Knives were popular among troops during the American Revolution. Pocket knives have a long history that dates to 1st century Roman sites. By the early 1700s, little had changed in their design. As American coastal areas developed, the inland frontier pushed westward. The custom of wearing belt knives for farmers and tradesmen in 'civilized' colonial regions were replaced with folding knives to the point