Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard German Navy - Kreigsmarine aborted the mission and arranged

aborted the mission and arranged for an escort back to MacDill

It is maker marked L/15 on the back of the pin

In addition to the holster it comes complete with is integral brown leather belt/buckle for use as a body sling

The helmet part of this grouping features textured original period colored panel camouflage paint in a multitude of pastel colors

being operated and monitored by the pilot without undue diversion from his more immediate task of flying the airplane

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard German Navy - Kreigsmarine aborted the mission and arrangedOriginal 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.