Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard Madsen LMG This example comes in a

This example comes in a small wood & glass case fully protected

000 African Americans served in World War I

which has flattened part of it and turned the ends up

inadequate shelter in winter quarters

and is in fact slightly "forward" curved

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with French “Au Lion” Steel Scabbard Madsen LMG This example comes in aOriginal 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.