6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan’s holds over 40 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $16M. We reach buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan’s Auctions specializes in Am...Read more
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Sep 12, 2018
1) US M1917 trench knife by LF&C. 9" blued triangular blade, stamped blued-steel knuckle guard with seven pyramidal projections, inducing the pommel cap. Face of guard marked U.S. / L.F.&C. / 1917. Finger grooved smooth wood grip. In correct, JEWELL - 1918 marked OD green leather scabbard with blackened metal mounts. Good to very good with most of the blue on the knife and scabbard showing normal wear and finish loss.
2) US M1918 trench knife by Au Lion. 6.5" double-edged dagger blade, marked with recumbent lion over AU LION on the obverse ricasso. Cast brass-knuckle hilt marked U.S. 1918. In correct, blued sheet metal scabbard with M1910 pistol belt hanging tabs. Good. Blade cleaned and polished to bright showing some old pitting, hilt with nice ocher patina. Scabbard with traces of finish, some dents and showing moderate wear with hanging hooks slightly bent.
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