US Mark I Trench Knife

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US Mark I trench knife. Large, dagger with silver-coloured metal blade, integral knuckle duster in the brass-coloured metal handle. With a sharpened pommel. Inscribed on handle: U.S. 1918, L F & C 1918. Metal formed scabbard with integral belt loops. Marked L.F.&C 1918. Knives like this were used during World War I for close fighting in trenches.