Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard in Excellent Condition Category_MG 34 Accessories "BERLIN" in large gold letters

"BERLIN" in large gold letters emblazoned over the left side of the helmet and "QUEEN'S LANCASHIRE REGIMENT" in gold letter emblazoned on the right side of the helmet

He lived in Cincinnati after the war and retired after many years in the funeral business

it's breach block is marked:

This version is known as the Mk III

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L.F. & C. with Steel Scabbard in Excellent Condition Category_MG 34 Accessories "BERLIN" in large gold lettersOriginal 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.