Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife Paratrooper Modified with M8 Scabbard U.S. Artwork & Posters it is commonly called a

it is commonly called a gauntlet-sword in English

It is coded along with multiple German wartime markings it even has a rare bakelite butt stock (which has an amazing waffen amt marking) and has multiple waffen amts and a clear serial number 8030 on the Top cover

Old Repairs

Inside the liner there is a blue manufacturer stamp with patent information and in hand written black ink

Original U.S. WWI/WWII Model 1918 Mark 1 Trench Knife Paratrooper Modified with M8 Scabbard U.S. Artwork & Posters it is commonly called aOriginal 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.