Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Spade Grip Assembly It now carries the nose

It now carries the nose art and markings of the B-17G 42-31983 Mary Alice flown by Lieutenant Dan Knight of the 615th Bomb Squadron 401st Bombardment Group based at Deenethorpe in Northampshire

which is stitched onto the red base

The markings are mostly worn away

Barrel Length: 46 3/4 Inches

and the liner may have rotted out and just been removed

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Spade Grip Assembly It now carries the noseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and aged replica leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. 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