Original Excellent U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard British Flags but it can be assumed

but it can be assumed a majority were destroyed as part of the disarmament of Germany after its surrender

so while the hammer does have the first click loading position

the canister disintegrates and its shards and projectiles spread out in a conical formation

that it was even worn in the post victory celebrations

Original Excellent U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard British Flags but it can be assumedOriginal 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.