Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918 dated Jewell Scabbard 19th Century The blade ricasso is marked

The blade ricasso is marked with SA

very clean carefully assembled collection of professional photographs and personal snapshots from WW2

which ensured that the winder was always close at hand

As is stated in the War Department Technical Bulletin TB ENG 79 manual

Finally there is one recent photograph of white bearded old timer that we suspect is also of George Winsted in the closing years of his life standing in front of some light aircraft

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Co with 1918 dated Jewell Scabbard 19th Century The blade ricasso is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. Inside the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. CO USA 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged weapons, as well as other