Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Marked Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories the majority of the corps

the majority of the corps surrendered to the Soviets on 8 May 1945

and shows lands and grooves

making it the material of choice for these custom knives

Inside the box is a business card that in print reads:

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Marked Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories the majority of the corpsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very good 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 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