Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Horn Handled Folding Lockback Knife German Documents & Books This is a genuine USGI

This is a genuine USGI ringback and recently acquired directly from the veteran’s family in New Jersey

This unit was part of the SS Division Polizei

next to each other

This was made with several pieces of steel held together with nuts and bolts to make an empty "box"

The tail of the lock is clearly marked COLUMBIA / S

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Horn Handled Folding Lockback Knife German Documents & Books This is a genuine USGIOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Folding Pocket Knives were popular among troops during the American Revolution. Pocket knives have a long history that dates to 1st century Roman sites. By the early 1700s, little had changed in their design. As American coastal areas developed, the inland frontier pushed westward. The custom of wearing belt knives for farmers and tradesmen in 'civilized' colonial regions were replaced with folding knives to the point