Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 German Air Force Luftwaffe The donation drive often involved

The donation drive often involved many people who would travel around towns with donation tins

These were given out to celebrate the opening of the "House of German Education" in Bayreuth on 12 July 1936

the Secretary of War approved the conversion of the "Citation Star" to the SSM with the original "Citation Star" incorporated into the center of the medal

and the Panama Canal Zone in the spring of 1936

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Trench Knife by American Cutlery Company with Scabbard by Jewell dated 1918 German Air Force Luftwaffe The donation drive often involvedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Model 1917 trench knife, with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and aged replica leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. 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