Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with WWII German Steel Scabbard French Ordnance an original 18th century large

an original 18th century large Spanish Miquelet lock holster pistol

The campaigns glamorized war work

The scabbard is mostly complete

and shows almost no wear

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with WWII German Steel Scabbard French Ordnance an original 18th century largeOriginal 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.