Original U.S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by Au Lion Category_MG 34 Accessories Barrel and action retain about

Barrel and action retain about 95% original bluing having matured beautifully

undetermined reason

Brought back as a battle souvenir by a British soldier after the Battle of Omdurman this is extremely interesting as well as potentially deadly

The easily detachable leather chin strap is absent

82nd Airborne casualties

Original U.S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by Au Lion Category_MG 34 Accessories Barrel and action retain aboutOriginal 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 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. & S.) as well as