Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with L. F. & C. Steel Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms Comes with complete "oil cloth"

Comes with complete "oil cloth" lacquered fabric liner and cork washers still intact and tight with all split pins

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It no doubt saw service at Lord Curzon's Great Durbar for the newly Crowned King Edward the Seventh and Queen Alexandra during their official visit to India in 1903 when all the various Indian Maharajahs gathered to swear fealty to the King of Great Britain

The famous Martini Henry Martini Rifle was adopted in 1871 by Great Britain and production started in 1872

Instituted on 18 October 1938

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with L. F. & C. Steel Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms Comes with complete "oil cloth"Original 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.