Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Sharps Rifle Unfortunately there is minor damage

Unfortunately there is minor damage to wear the lanyard attaches to the button and it was reattached

The maker heat lot number is not visible

such as the "Crown" / B O / "Broad Arrow" marking from the Board of Ordnance on the left side of the butt stock

they inaugurated four daily flights between the east and west coasts

and Humphreys the three divisions

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard Sharps Rifle Unfortunately there is minor damageOriginal 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.