Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard Swedish Militaria the lightning bolt across a

the lightning bolt across a red semicircle

with gently sloping sides

two of which are US Naval Aviation related and the 3rd being a shell casing picture frame

but the securing strap is still retained and the flap is in working order

with the padding still in place

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard Swedish Militaria the lightning bolt across aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very fine example of a French Made Au Lion 1918 Trench Knife with its original steel scabbard. These are one of the most sought after military issue knives out there. 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