Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard & Retained Original Blacking on Blade Original Display Machine Guns Both horizontal and vertical panels

Both horizontal and vertical panels are often piped in the Army Corps color which in this case is white for infantry

This is a great example of the rare and desirable "Derfflinger" variation of the Feldherrn Serie (Commander Series) of German Army Officer's swords by famed firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen

which does have some staining

these remains are genuine remains and date from the mid 1800s

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Matching Steel Scabbard & Retained Original Blacking on Blade Original Display Machine Guns Both horizontal and vertical panelsOriginal 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.