US Mark I 1918 Trench Knife & Scabbard: French Aulion Maker

US Mark I 1918 Trench Knife & Scabbard: French Aulion Maker

The Mark I design was based on a survey of all of the successful trench knives in used to that point in WWI.  Double-edged French pattern blade has light 'salt and pepper' age spots, above average overall with a partially visible Aulion maker's lion logo on the ricasso.  Solid cast brass knuckle bow and grip has nice uncleaned, mellow age patina with "U.S. 1918" stamp.  Complete with the proper French stamped metal scabbard which still retains the belt attachment prongs.  $1000 - $1500