Original U.S. WWI Modified Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. in M6 Leather Scabbard dated 1943 Military Equipment Ersatz (Replacement) Battalion

Ersatz (Replacement) Battalion

F/O Jay bagged two of the ME-410s

side mounted saddle ring and "Model 1873" script is still visible

The included frog is in good shape

The reservoir is capped with two Tunic General Service Buttons

Original U.S. WWI Modified Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. in M6 Leather Scabbard dated 1943 Military Equipment Ersatz (Replacement) BattalionOriginal 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.