U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife - Marked LF&C 1917 Brown Bess Musket Parts It was derived from German

It was derived from German machine guns of World War II (most notably the FG 42 and to a lesser extent the MG 42)

this is still a very handsome helmet and will fill a hole in any Italian Military collection

probably because the Germans left it all too late and the horrendous casualties that might have been created were left to be dealt with by AH's "People's Army” of old men and young boys

72 caliber

The belt was inflated by squeezing two switches located inside the belt

U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife - Marked LF&C 1917 Brown Bess Musket Parts It was derived from GermanNew Made Item: This is a high quality reproduction of the first US issue trench knife. The M1917 has a wood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and metal spiked knuckle guard. Knife only: scabbard not included. Notable features: Triangular 9" black steel blade Steel guard marked: LF&C 1917 Wood handle The first official U. S. trench knife adopted for service issue was the U. S. M1917 trench knife designed by Henry Disston & Sons, and based on examples