Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife by Oneida Community Limited OCL with Original 1918-Dated Jewell Scabbard - Extremely Rare Maker Japanese Ordnance with added Medic "Red Cross"

with added Medic "Red Cross" symbols on all 5 sides of the shell

The serial number 30252 denotes the year of manufacture as 1878

the damage to the cover can interfere with the operation of the mechanism

AC-47 (1965)

Original U.S. WWI M1917 Knuckle Duster Trench Knife by Oneida Community Limited OCL with Original 1918-Dated Jewell Scabbard - Extremely Rare Maker Japanese Ordnance with added Medic "Red Cross"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Model 1917 trench knife with hardwood handle, triangular stiletto blade, and leather scabbard with standard GI pistol belt hook attachment. This example is one of the scarcest we have offered, manufactured in 1918 by Oneida Community Limited or OCL. This is often considered to be one of the rarest makers of this knife. This variant is like the original Disston design, with the flanged,