Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard Antique Remingtons The head is not very

The head is not very tight to the shaft

smooth cylindrical pattern

and possible post-war replaced leather liner chinstrap

This is a gorgeous cap with five bands of gold "Russia Braid" trim at the bottom

The left cuff of this example bears a very rare KURLAND cuff title

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard Antique Remingtons The head is not veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very fine example of a French Made Au Lion 1918 Trench Knife with its original steel scabbard. These are one of the most sought after military issue knives out there. Examples by Au Lion are the first to have reached American troops near the end of the war, making them much more sought after. The U. S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife was the second major "Knuckle Knife" to be officially adopted and issued to