Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 MG 34 Feed Assembly the top is 71 inches

the top is 71 inches tall from the bottom screw fitting to the top of the pole topper

The cadre soon departed for Orlando Army Air Base

This is as opposed to a traditional bolt action

The front sight looks to have been shortened a bit for some reason

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 MG 34 Feed Assembly the top is 71 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and aged replica leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. 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