Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard - Excellent Category_Martini-Henry Rifles and the oilcloth lining kept

and the oilcloth lining kept the wearer warm and dry

and was seen mostly on these 2nd model Luftwaffe daggers

for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Bombardier of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 365th Bombardment Squadron

and has steel hooks under the front and back for attachment to the Pickelhaube visors

Two hunter pockets were placed in the back

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard - Excellent Category_Martini-Henry Rifles and the oilcloth lining keptOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very fine example of a French Made Au Lion 1918 Trench Knife with its original steel scabbard. These are one of the most sought after military issue knives out there. This is one of the best examples weve offered. 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