Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns in the standard form indicating

in the standard form indicating years into the current emperor's reign: 昭 和 十 九 年

however in Victorian England Bobbies actually carried short short bladed

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing was commissioned on November 10

A tribute is due because of the fine display of courage and loyalty to his men shown on that Purple Heart day on the Werra

It was federally activated in August 1917 as a National Guard Division from Ohio

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Untouched Antique Guns in the standard form indicatingOriginal 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.