Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard French Gun Magazines Each Scabbard is constructed of

Each Scabbard is constructed of steel with decorated brass mounts

Original Item: 51st Regiment of Foot The Kings own Light Infantry

Taken at the Battle of Batung Maru

so the original cartouche by the trigger is still partly visible

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard French Gun Magazines Each Scabbard is constructed ofOriginal 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.