Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918 dated Jewell Scabbard British Machine Guns First time offered

First time offered

Manila Bay sent an eight-plane strike against ground targets on Leyte before sunrise

many missions were flown unopposed by Axis aircraft

Field repainted helmets were not stripped before the camouflage was added

bright and having most of the original grain from the final factory polish

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918 dated Jewell Scabbard British Machine Guns First time offeredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged weapons, as well as other