Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Used with M8 Scabbard Category_Night Sights The reinforcement on the back

The reinforcement on the back of the strap button is fully intact

as well as "standard" canteens

It has a white / silver thread embroidered EM/NCO Luftwaffe Eagle sewn on the top of the right breast pocket

we will never know but the craftsmanship is beautiful

The helmet does have an original liner band but no actual liner

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Used with M8 Scabbard Category_Night Sights The reinforcement on the backOriginal 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.