Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Scabbard Category_Rear Sight Assembly The front left chest bears

The front left chest bears an Parachute Infantry painted insignia of a parachute over a blue background with white circle

Andrew Tracey

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seen on other examples of both 1st and 2nd model helmets

when it is obviously not a bombsight

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Scabbard Category_Rear Sight Assembly The front left chest bearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real beauty here! This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and a lovely WWII issue leather scabbard. The inside of the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. C. O. U. S. A. 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged