Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 NATION Original Iron Cross first class

Original Iron Cross first class medal

SP4 Peay DFC citation reads as follows: SPECIALIST FOURTH CLASS GEORGE O

The wiring is exposed in most of the cord due to the coating drying out and cracking

and one of the best temper lines we have ever seen

Bootsmannmaat (Petty Officer) patch

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 NATION Original Iron Cross first classOriginal 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