U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife - Marked LF&C 1917 Brown Bess Musket Parts Serial number N268

Serial number N268

1944-08-27 - 1945-07-11: Chief of Staff

probably because the Germans left it all too late and the horrendous casualties that might have been created were left to be dealt with by AH's "People's Army” of old men and young boys

suitable to be used in field conditions

get them while you can

U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife - Marked LF&C 1917 Brown Bess Musket Parts Serial number N268New Made Item: This is a high quality reproduction of the first US issue trench knife. The M1917 has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and metal spiked knuckle guard. Knife only: scabbard not included. Notable features: Triangular 9" black steel blade Steel guard marked: LF&C 1917 Wood handle The first official U. S. trench knife adopted for service issue was the U. S. M1917 trench knife designed by Henry Disston & Sons, and based on examples