Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard 20th Century it also has some very

it also has some very attractive figure in the walnut

distinguishing itself at the Battle of Beaumont

Which rough translates to "The German Federation and Golden Jubilee - Shooting Frankfurt 1912"

There is also the Austro-Hungarian Empire's Eagle marked on the lock plate tail

on the left side of the rear stock

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard 20th Century it also has some veryOriginal 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.