Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Spanish Militaria Next day the 1st Battalion

Next day the 1st Battalion took up a blocking position to protect the northern flank of the 325th Glider Infantry while the 3rd Battalion moved into position to support if required

Shipman scored again on the July 7th mission to Blechhammer

The knife measures 12” overall with a 7 ¼” blade

or "nipple

and the British guaranteed its safety

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Spanish Militaria Next day the 1st BattalionOriginal 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.