Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Category_MG 42 Mounts in spite of being killed

in spite of being killed just 6 months into the war

We have not found any information on his service yet

Also shows minor wear to the sweat band

and Company "A

did allow the paint to adhere strongly

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Category_MG 42 Mounts in spite of being killedOriginal 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.