Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell MG 15 placed side-byside about 46 inches

placed side-byside about 46 inches from the ground

lack of a hanoverian bayonet catch

and the wood

that too is how history is made

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell MG 15 placed side-byside about 46 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nearly mint condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI Pistol belt hook attachment. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 Notable features: Triangular 9" black steel blade VERY SHARP Steel guard marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 Great condition wood grip. Leather scabbard marked JEWELL 1918 with steel throat marked: M. S