Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Scabbard Category_Rear Sight Assembly CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON

press reports noted that this would be McCormick's first fleet command

the cap nipple looks to be a replacement

Between the belt loops is a German military style Waffenamt marking with WaA150 under a military NSDAP Eagle

seen on other examples of both 1st and 2nd model helmets

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Scabbard Category_Rear Sight Assembly CHARLESTONOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real beauty here! This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and a lovely WWII issue leather scabbard. 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