Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns Bertoldo was waging his 48-hour

Bertoldo was waging his 48-hour defense of the Command Post

to trace this individual

but it is difficult to read

showing this was a prized sword actually used for "WALKING OUT”

probably replacing damaged wood during conversion of the stock

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Steel Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns Bertoldo was waging his 48-hourOriginal 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.