Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly It has the typical lower

It has the typical lower flapped hip pockets and one upper breast pocket with flap

but could also be for attachment to some type of sling or belt hook

one of the most over run Countries in European History

MAY 3D 1860 MAY 7TH JUNE 11TH NOV

It retains about 25% of its original darkening in the letter backgrounds

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly It has the typical lowerOriginal 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.