Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Reproduction Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The Preußen issued Wappen in

The Preußen issued Wappen in 1895 were intended to be made out of Tombak (an alloy made from a combination of copper and zinc) but it seems that the copper-color was unpopular and they were soon replaced with Aluminum bronze

made from a Private purchase P-1853 Enfield retailed in Cork

so this looks to be a "Matching Number" example

The campaign ended when Army Group C surrendered unconditionally to the Allies on May 2

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Reproduction Scabbard MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The Preußen issued Wappen inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This good service used condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and reproduction 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,