Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard British Helmets A heavy German attack near

A heavy German attack near La Croix was repulsed on 16 April 1945 and several strongly emplaced enemy positions were taken from 19 to 29 April 1945

so that it would fit a smaller shell

All parts of the grenade are stamped with serial 5712

but in this case it does not

577 caliber

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard British Helmets A heavy German attack nearOriginal 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.