Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard Swedish Militaria Complete three tongue leather liner

Complete three tongue leather liner (without pads) with Japanese Kanji ink markings

The relic is made up of the Chauchat’s receiver and barrel

with the padding still in place

The walnut stock wood has a lovely red brown color

Missions to Avignon

Original U.S. WWI Model 1918 French Made Mark I Trench Knife by AU LION with Correct Steel Scabbard Swedish Militaria Complete three tongue leather linerOriginal 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