Original U.S. WWI Unissued M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 German Air Force Luftwaffe It also has matching number

It also has matching number 30 on both pieces of the brass frame

indicating that these were registered in the German trademark office

just two days before the Fall of Saigon

The top cover markings have been scrubbed

Original U.S. WWI Unissued M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 German Air Force Luftwaffe It also has matching numberOriginal 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