Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard Madsen LMG inadequate shelter in winter quarters

inadequate shelter in winter quarters

where soldiers from the front lines could come to relax and recover

Note: the brass on the scabbard may have minor indentations due to soft metal and long storage (see photos)

It does have some faded markings and proofs on the left side of the breech

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard Madsen LMG inadequate shelter in winter quartersOriginal 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.