Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Manufacture Type_Original Items In 1881 shashka became the

In 1881 shashka became the official weapon of Russian troops and police

as well as a buckle for the brocade dress belt

Only a sword meant to be worn edge down like a TACHI should have the signature on this side

This would indicate the unit 2nd Reserve Hussars

This is a bespoke cap

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 Manufacture Type_Original Items In 1881 shashka became theOriginal 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 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 a