Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Correct Steel Scabbard Manufacture Type_Original Items the Eisernes Kreuz (EK) decoration

the Eisernes Kreuz (EK) decoration was revived several times for later conflicts

and they are highly desirable

these Duffle travel bags were commonplace in civilian life in America

just some chipping around the blade tang and the securing screws

The markings are a bit faded and have stained the opposite side of the cap

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Correct Steel Scabbard Manufacture Type_Original Items the Eisernes Kreuz (EK) decorationOriginal 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.