Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with M8 Scabbard Russian Artillery It has been professionally mounted

It has been professionally mounted to a rigid backing board

Civil War issue in in really nice condition

The box looks to be made of quality hardwood

Approximately at 0230

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife “Paratrooper” Modified with M8 Scabbard Russian Artillery It has been professionally mountedOriginal 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.