Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Original Broken Scabbard Japanese Field Gear One detachment normally was attached

One detachment normally was attached to each corps

Its 23 1/2" barrel is fitted with a blade fore sight with an additional flip up blade sheltered in its circular surround

The rifle has an issue date stamped into the barrel of 1876

and four bent British HALF PENNY coins were soldered into place as cigar / cigarette holders

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Original Broken Scabbard Japanese Field Gear One detachment normally was attachedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This good service used condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and broken leather scabbard with standard GI Pistol belt hook attachment. There is a complete break in the leather of the scabbard which should be addressed. The top of the guard is is nicely marked: U. S. L. F. & C. 1917 Landers, Frary, and Clark (L. F. & C.) began in 1853 as Landers & Smith Manufacturing Company,