Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Scabbard Category_Rear Sight Assembly Between the belt loops is

Between the belt loops is a German military style Waffenamt marking with WaA150 under a military NSDAP Eagle

seen on other examples of both 1st and 2nd model helmets

Protruding from the eye shield are two bulbous shaped forms allowing the wearer more space between the shield and the eyes but

the cap nipple looks to be a replacement

when it is obviously not a bombsight

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with WWII Leather Scabbard Category_Rear Sight Assembly Between the belt loops isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real beauty here! This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and a lovely WWII issue leather scabbard. The inside of the knuckle guard is is nicely marked: A. C. C. O. U. S. A. 1917 This indicates 1917 manufacture by American Cutlery Corporation, of Chicago Illinois. This company, established in 1865, manufactured a multitude of edged