Original U.S. WWII Reissued Cut Down M1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Leather Sheath Napoleonic from what paint remain

from what paint remain

as well as faded EIC regimental markings on the right side of the butt stock

The blade is in very good use condition

the NS-Frauen-Warte

and it definitely was cut down at the buckle end

Original U.S. WWII Reissued Cut Down M1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Leather Sheath Napoleonic from what paint remainOriginal 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.