Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife British Artwork & Posters The clear label boxes read

The clear label boxes read FRANKFORD ARSENAL 1863 5/10 SECOND FUZES

To be awarded the West Indies Campaign Medal

The order remains under the jurisdiction of the head of the House of Savoy

There is a lovely light used patina on the metalwork

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife British Artwork & Posters The clear label boxes readOriginal Item: Only One Available This is a nice example of the rare US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool. This tool knife was adopted in 1873 and was mainly an entrenching tool (rather than a knife). It was used on the plains during the Indian Wars. It was a very light flat bladed tool and was short lived; it evolved into the heavier US Model 1880 1890. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1870s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the