Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard German Machine Guns with steep hills over-looking broad

with steep hills over-looking broad open fields

but that concept was quickly abandoned

the 2nd FORECON contained a headquarters and service platoon

The markings on the right side of the body are still faintly visible

and correct full length

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard German Machine Guns with steep hills over-looking broadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very fine example of a French Made Au Lion 1918 Trench Knife with its original steel 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 the stalemate on the Western Front