Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Sheath Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts The top of the barrel

The top of the barrel has the standard justice two leaf sight

Many were designed to stir emotions to get the viewer to supply money for the effort

272 (Serial #1)

so it may have seen service post war as well

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Sheath Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts The top of the barrelOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real beauty here! This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and a lovely WWII era leather sheath. 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 weapons, as