Spring Curated Auction: Fine Art, Militaria, and Decorative Arts
Lot 37:
Description
United States military issued M1917 trench knife manufactured by Landers, Frary and Clark of New Britain, Connecticut. Triangular stiletto-style steel blade. Hilt constructed with contoured wooden grip. Top of crossguard stamped U.S., L.F. and C, 1917. 14″ L x 3 1/4″ W.
Condition report:
Dark patina and surface oxidation on the steel components. Wooden handle shows various nicks, scratches, and a small area of surface loss on the spine.
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