Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. Dated 1917 with Replacement Scabbard German Edged Weapons converted from a Liberty Ship

converted from a Liberty Ship

so it may just have had the number worn away

with a nice aged blue finish

It began as a strikebreaker organization after the first world war

with another proof mark between that we do not recognize

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. Dated 1917 with Replacement Scabbard German Edged Weapons converted from a Liberty ShipOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very nice condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and replica 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,