Original U.S. WWI/WWII Named Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife Paratrooper Modified with 44th Infantry Division Marked Custom Leather Scabbard - Au Lion Russian Flags Scabbard Length: 13 1/8"

Scabbard Length: 13 1/8"

the blade is stamped "US M3 1943"

- WWII Irvin Aircraft Company Wing Service Pin in gold plate - excellent condition

magazine catches

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Named Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife Paratrooper Modified with 44th Infantry Division Marked Custom Leather Scabbard - Au Lion Russian Flags Scabbard Length: 13 1/8"Original 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.