Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Reproduction Scabbard U.S. Field Gear The 10th (Prince of Wales's

The 10th (Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons was so named because at the time was officially under command of the Prince of Wales himself

Only the second example that we have ever had

With more markings around the edge of the back reading

This is an excellent example of a genuine Great War period DSC

this really is a step above

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Reproduction Scabbard U.S. Field Gear The 10th (Prince of Wales'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very fine example of a French Made Au Lion 1918 Trench Knife with a Reproduction steel scabbard. These are one of the most sought after military issue knives out there. 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