Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Scandinavian Militaria The 43rd Regiment of Foot

The 43rd Regiment of Foot was one of the very few British military units to serve on the continent for the entire length of the American Revolution

but they are illegible

One pin is bent

showing only light wear from service

The right side of the stock is also marked with initials J

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 Mark I Trench Knife by L. F. & C. with 1918 dated Steel Scabbard Scandinavian Militaria The 43rd Regiment of FootOriginal 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.