Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Airborne Modified Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms favorite "Lorraine" published in 1917

favorite "Lorraine" published in 1917

The base cup would normally be attached with 4 stars

The top of seat measures 18" x 11" x 3

The ferrule also features raised-out oak leaf sprigs

this is the very first we've seen quite like this

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Airborne Modified Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms favorite "Lorraine" published in 1917Original 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.