Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Correct Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms it was of Western European

it was of Western European origins and was used from the late 9th century to at least c

The dagger comes complete with its brass-fitted black painted metal scabbard

but has never actually owned one

The ribbon pin looks to have been hand stitched

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Correct Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms it was of Western EuropeanOriginal 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.