Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard - Very Good Condition Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia other than a bit of

other than a bit of polishing to expose the markings and the use of the added white chalk to highlight the markings for photography purposes

which was usually powered by the SPA 6A engine

Each original supple rubber mask bears it's original German manufacturer's codes and markings and complete with original head straps

however the crispness of the tang and rear shoulders of the blade would indicate

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard - Very Good Condition Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia other than a bit ofOriginal 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.