Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Quality Reproduction Scabbard Japanese Antique Guns - Silver Ring With “Manila

- Silver Ring With “Manila ‘45”: The ring is in great condition with the text and date still highly visible

The knife comes in an genuine rolled steel World War One scabbard with leather belt loop and strap with a snap closure

but overall solid and a perfect display piece

this very well could have been one of those items found

5th Marines (3/5)—commanded by Major Benjamin S

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Quality Reproduction Scabbard Japanese Antique Guns - Silver Ring With “ManilaOriginal 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.