Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Matching Scabbard MG 15 It was reported that these

It was reported that these training rifles were not very popular with soldiers and sailors that were required to use them during basic training

The 42" barrel still bears the original British Proof marks and maker initials of T

Carried by CAPTAIN HENRY D'ESTERRE DARBY aboard H

Because the AAF had no previous airlift experience as a basis for planning

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Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Matching Scabbard MG 15 It was reported that theseOriginal 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.