Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Reproduction Scabbard MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly when not in use

when not in use

This is a lovely WWI Memorial Plaque commemorating the life and service of Hugh Jones

The steel shell is stamped S 3C indicating Schlueter manufacture and dating from 1943

and contains all of his basic vital information

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Reproduction Scabbard MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly when not in useOriginal 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.