Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard French Helmets and is only the fourth

and is only the fourth example that we have ever had

NOT a tourist item

The Hotchkiss Mark I Light Machine Gun In British Service:

possibly a later addition

The optics are in excellent totally clear condition with working focus adjustments on both sides

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard French Helmets and is only the fourthOriginal 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.