Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Scabbard in Canvas Sheath German Antique Guns renamed 3rd (Cambridgeshire) Vol Btn

renamed 3rd (Cambridgeshire) Vol Btn in 1881    [8th] 3rd (Cambridge University) Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteer Corps based in Cambridge

Alternatively the whole hilt can be covered in brass or silver sheathing

A terrific piece to add to any collection which can stand on its own as a real moment of the war in the air

75cal 33" Barreled Short Muskets were ordered in London for the Madras Infantry on the 8th of February 1840

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Scabbard in Canvas Sheath German Antique Guns renamed 3rd (Cambridgeshire) Vol BtnOriginal 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.