Original U.S. WWI Excellent Unissued Condition M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell colts Just received and we'd all

Just received and we'd all love to know the back story behind this item

This blade measures 31 inches long and is marked on the reverse with the 1935-41 Eickhorn Squirrel trademark

Geipel GmbH of Erfurt

- Unit Crest Plaque: Beautifully painted example

Provenance:

Original U.S. WWI Excellent Unissued Condition M1917 Trench Knife by L.F. & C. dated 1917 with Scabbard by Jewell colts Just received and we'd allOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely unissued 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,