Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Airborne Modified Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Parts The large barrel ring did

The large barrel ring did not actually fit over the barrel at all

These were first issued in 1859

1945 during the Battle of IWO JIMA which earned him a Bronze Star with Valor

The frame is marked “ERMA-ERFURT” 1937

the Ordnance Department is never satisfied with the degree of perfection of the fighting equipment of our Army

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C with Airborne Modified Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Parts The large barrel ring didOriginal 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.