Original British WWII Custom Brass Knuckle Duster Trench Spike Knife U.S. Military Maps REVERSE SIDE:

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These lighters were often custom made by the workers in the U-boat's engine room

This "winter uniform" section mainly deals with the additional uniform items that were worn in colder temperatures such as jackets

The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917

Original British WWII Custom Brass Knuckle Duster Trench Spike Knife U.S. Military Maps REVERSE SIDE:Original Item: One of a kind. This appears to have started life as a U. S. pattern 1918 fighting knife, most likely a French AU LION style of manufacture. The brass grip and knuckle guard is retained but it was mounted on an SMLE number 4 spike bayonet and it is contained in a spike bayonet scabbard with web frog. The Brass grip is Broad Arrow marked on both sides. Overall a very interesting unique fitting knife, that appears to be a converted custom