Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories The label is also stamped

The label is also stamped with various and inspection marking codes as well as another date of 23

During the autumn of 1937

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but that is typical during the age of corrosive powder

in very limited quantities

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Accessories The label is also stampedOriginal 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.