Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Reproduction Scabbard Receiver Top Cover Regular North Vietnamese army units

Regular North Vietnamese army units infiltrating across the remote border were apparently concentrating to mount an offensive and Westmoreland considered this the danger that had to be tackled immediately

with a "wind worn" look to the butt stock

The musket is all brass mounted

hence Magnate sword is the title given to high quality richly decorated swords

It must have made quite a stir

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife with Reproduction Scabbard Receiver Top Cover Regular North Vietnamese army unitsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This good service used condition Model 1917 trench knife has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and reproduction 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,