Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - dated 1918 MG 13 The shell is maker marked

The shell is maker marked with the stamping on the underside of the rim ZC 178

Dating from the early 1800s this is not a modern hobby item

these are excellent condition WWII production black pebble grain finished leather holsters for the standard issue Walther P-38 pistol in 9mm

The grip is a wood base

Marked also with Government manufacture's code

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with Steel Scabbard - dated 1918 MG 13 The shell is maker markedOriginal 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.