Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918-dated Jewell Scabbard French Uniforms In the Peninsula War the

In the Peninsula War the English nearly always used the sword for cutting

small section (1”) of popped seam at right armpit

The upper wood surface is stamped with the suppliers ID of S21 in a triangle under a military Broad Arrow

so the underlying leather cord can be seen

and remnants of the Special Republican Guard

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918-dated Jewell Scabbard French Uniforms In the Peninsula War theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition Model 1917 trench knife with hardwood handle and triangular stiletto blade, made by American Cutlery Co. of Chicago, IL. It comes complete with the correct leather scabbard with standard belt hook attachment. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 Notable features: Triangular 9" black steel blade. Steel guard marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 Excellent condition wood grip.