Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories Original Item: IMA has been

Original Item: IMA has been fortunate in obtaining a very small quantity of these now totally obsolete East German Steel battle Helmets complete with original liners in unissued- only stored condition

It was formally activated under its new title in October 1917

Bronze measures 12” x 8”

in just two days

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle Accessories Original Item: IMA has beenOriginal 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.