Lot 1143
U.S. Model 1917 Trench Knife and Scabbard by L.F.&C.
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$800 -
1,200
Price Realized
$660
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Lot Description
U.S. Model 1917 Trench Knife and Scabbard by L.F.&C.
World War I
8.75" blued triangular blade, 14.25" in overall length including correctly peened pommel cap. Stamped sheet steel guard with six pyramidal "knuckle" projections and correct slab sided walnut finger groove grip. Face of upper hand guard is marked U.S./L.F.&C. /1917. Knife includes a JEWELL 1918 marked OD Green painted leather scabbard with blackened steel mounts secured with blackened rivets. Drag and throat of scabbard properly inspected. Blackened brass belt hanger intact. A very nice example of a World War I Trench Knife.
From the Collection of George Oldenbourg
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