Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Matching Scabbard Other European Militaria The barrel is dated 1873

The barrel is dated 1873

Queen Anne granted the regiment the right to bear the figure of BRITANNIA as an award for their bravery

So that was that

Top quality brown leather construction with large USMC embossed on holster front

This is worthy of any World War Two allied Museum

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Matching Scabbard Other European Militaria The barrel is dated 1873Original 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.