Original U.S. WWI Brass Eagle Trench Knuckle Knife from 19th Century Musket Socket Bayonet Russian Artillery The correct serif "U" stamp

The correct serif "U" stamp is on the right side

The dark brown finished leather washer at the crossguard junction exhibits crazing but remains intact

which famously distinguished itself at the Marne River in France

kept and pressed into service during WW2

Original U.S. WWI Brass Eagle Trench Knuckle Knife from 19th Century Musket Socket Bayonet Russian Artillery The correct serif "U" stampOriginal Item: Only One Available. Designed in the style of a U. S. Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife, this is an incredible totally genuine World War One U. S. Knuckle Trench Knife that has a solid bronze American Eagle hilt with four skull crushing knuckle guards. It is formed around the blade for an 19th century musket socket bayonet. This is a triangular bladed bayonet with all three sides being fluted. We are uncertain of the origin but its