Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard 17th Century the division was encircled for

the division was encircled for several months near Demyansk in what became known as the Demyansk Pocket

as the 7th Division of the Regular Army at Camp Wheeler

still classed as an ANTIQUE being made circa 1870

There is currently a steel ring in the loop

embossed silver alloy bolsters and stag handles

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard 17th Century the division was encircled forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very fine example of a French Made Au Lion 1918 Trench Knife with its original steel scabbard. These are one of the most sought after military issue knives out there. 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