Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Category_Receiver This stamped sheet steel construction

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 75% of the original lightly textured Luftwaffe Blue-Gray paint

probably 1880's production and very attractive

which we have seen on other examples

There is also some cracking around the rim

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

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Category_Receiver This stamped sheet steel constructionOriginal 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