Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Field Gear The metal insignia has minor

The metal insignia has minor oxidation causing the appearance to be dull

It was first issued in May 1915 and entered general issue when mass production caught up a year later in 1916

It is decorated with a well detailed embroidered silver bullion eagle insignia on the peak and and an open embroidered silver bullion wreath surrounding a metal tri-color cockade on the band

this is quite an exceptional example

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Field Gear The metal insignia has minorOriginal 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.