Original U.S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by Au Lion Category_MG 34 Accessories found behind the sweat band

found behind the sweat band is a photograph (postcard backing as was common at the time to send to friends and family) of the WWII Police officer showing him in his original WW2 high collar tunic with Kings Crown to collar and his Number #111

Both officers and enlisted men wore the identical dagger until 1936

Brought back as a battle souvenir by a British soldier after the Battle of Omdurman this is extremely interesting as well as potentially deadly

and not ever being able to be reactivated

Except for the division headquarters

Original U.S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by Au Lion Category_MG 34 Accessories found behind the sweat bandOriginal 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 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. & S.) as well as