Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly which was in front-line use

which was in front-line use up until the introduction of 58 Pattern

- A well-used copy of DAS SCHICKSAL der deutschen U-Boote 1939-1945 (The fate of the German U-boats 1939-1945)

while the gunner applied the means of ignition himself

It has the typical lower flapped hip pockets and one upper breast pocket with flap

It retains about 25% of its original darkening in the letter backgrounds

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly which was in front-line useOriginal 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.