Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with Leather Scabbard British Holsters the clamshell was removed

the clamshell was removed

as issued to airborne and glider troops during WWII

The interior of the Pickelhaube is in excellent condition

with just a bit of fouling in areas

The end of the tsuka is marked 一 九 (1 9)

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1873 Entrenching Tool Knife with Leather Scabbard British Holsters the clamshell was removedOriginal Item: Only One Available. US Model 1873 Entrenching Tool; this tool knife was adopted in 1873 and was mainly an entrenching tool (rather than a knife). It was used on the plains during the Indian Wars. It was a very light flat bladed tool and was short lived; it evolved into the heavier US Model 1880 1890. Designed for use by the U. S. Cavalry during the 1880s, the M 1873 Entrenching Tool was produced at the Springfield Armory in high