Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French Made Steel Scabbard Vietnam and a bit of bubbling

and a bit of bubbling

we have that fighting power

unlike the percussion cap pin used in most grenades of the period

- Heer Tropical Pith Helmet Eagle Shield: The shield is in good condition but does have color loss

This example 1914 - 15 -16 -1917 -1918 and features an Imperial German Eagle with Iron Cross insignia

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French Made Steel Scabbard Vietnam and a bit of bubblingOriginal 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.