Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with 1918 dated Scabbard by Jewell French Flags BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION

BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION

These were determined to be too heavy

This fine example was produced by Solinger Metalwaren-Fabrik Stöcker & Co

Only German and Austrian stations were marked and cheaper models only listed arbitrary numbers

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with 1918 dated Scabbard by Jewell French Flags BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATIONOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very good condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and 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, and made