although all of these men were often collectively referred to as “gunners”
Murphy Jr ASN 11132081 on May 1st
indicating it was manufactured by Gebrueder Gnuechtel A
under the name Médaille d'honneur de la famille française
The hilt of the weapon appears to be fashioned from a strange composite material
Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife by Landers, Frary, and Clark with Original Jewell Scabbard Military Books & Documents although all of these menOriginal Item: Only One Available. This lovely service used 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,