Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife Handle Grip by AU LION - No Blade, Pommel, or Scabbard French Pistols The barrel and frame have

The barrel and frame have numerous proof / maker marks

Eighteen members of the regiment were awarded Victoria Crosses

and the top is partly detached on some iterations

St Mère-Église and its surroundings are a strategic area along the national road connecting Cherbourg to Paris

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife Handle Grip by AU LION - No Blade, Pommel, or Scabbard French Pistols The barrel and frame haveOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent knife piece to complete your Au Lion M1918 Trench Knife. This is a great grip handle with no blade, pommel, or scabbard. These are one of the most sought after military issue knives out there. 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