Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Japanese Flags The brass crossguard and pommel

The brass crossguard and pommel with the “Knight’s Head” and floral motif show no damage and have been tarnished due to age

regarding your son

but still looks great

The back is marked N

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard Japanese Flags The brass crossguard and pommelOriginal 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.