Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard U.S. Ammo - Wehrmacht Luftwaffe Parachutist Badge

- Wehrmacht Luftwaffe Parachutist Badge (Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe): Oval

This is a very nice example of the Heer (Army) version of the Tornister M41

which itself has been painted red to make it easier to find

The term Stahlhelm refers both to a generic steel helmet and more specifically to the distinctive German military design

Comes complete with original canvas carry case and Handbook of Operating Instructions dated June 5th 1945

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard U.S. Ammo - Wehrmacht Luftwaffe Parachutist BadgeOriginal 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.