Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia with the later type alloy

with the later type alloy handle

No doubt a memento from his Military days

the 6th and 7th Dublins and the rest of their division left Suvla

Most interesting is that the unit flash is made up of three vertical bands of Black/Grey/Maroon indicating use by the Royal Air Force

It's anybody's guess until some learned authority tells what is really is

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia with the later type alloyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This excellent 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