Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Original Scabbard - Amazing Condition Royal Air Force so it was not uncommon

so it was not uncommon to find an American made machete with Spanish markings during the Spanish-American war

and this one is made of zinc and is identified by the large letter Z in the interior

Leather of the Sam Brown rig somewhat worn

a wartime photo and more

Lauer passed away in 1873

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Original Scabbard - Amazing Condition Royal Air Force so it was not uncommonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely used 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