Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Complete Marking and Steel Scabbard Category_MG 42 Accessories as indicated by the aluminum

as indicated by the aluminum fittings on the scabbard

It has a bore of about 1

Completely authentic to the WWI Period In very good condition

Features include: - Original period olive green paint

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Complete Marking and Steel Scabbard Category_MG 42 Accessories as indicated by the aluminumOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major "Knuckle Knife" to be officially adopted and issued to the US military. It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of World War One and saw use not only there, but during World War Two as well. The knife was manufactured in the United States by Henry Disston & Sons (H. D.