Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard - Excellent Category_Martini-Henry Rifles for extraordinary heroism in connection

for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Bombardier of a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 365th Bombardment Squadron

with lots of the original plating

It features the typical feldgrau (field gray) "doeskin" weave wool construction with a flaschengrün (dark bottle-green) "badge cloth" band and a traditional high forward crown

neck guard apron is serial number stamped 9850 and the interior

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard - Excellent Category_Martini-Henry Rifles for extraordinary heroism in connectionOriginal 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. This is one of the best examples weve offered. 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