Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Used with M8 Scabbard British Bayonets This 40” x 28 ½”

This 40” x 28 ½” poster by the U

This nice condition M1 shell has correct late war swivel (movable) chinstrap loops called "bales" and a stainless steel rim

however the majority of the blade still shows the aspects of the blade beautifully

with oxidized plating

There are definitely some dents

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Used with M8 Scabbard British Bayonets This 40” x 28 ½”Original 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.