Original U.S. WWII Australian Made M1918 Trench Knife Style Brass Knuckle Trench Knife With Scabbard Price_$220 - $990 there is still quite a

there is still quite a bit of the original paint on the outside of the helmet

though it does still have the original "blunt" edge on about 1/3 of the blade nearest the ricasso

with some nice age discoloration and wear

Although the Lancaster was primarily a night bomber

the old system was quickly reestablished

Original U.S. WWII Australian Made M1918 Trench Knife Style Brass Knuckle Trench Knife With Scabbard Price_$220 - $990 there is still quite aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Trench knives, also called knuckle knives, were created to use in close quarters combat, during WWI, when the fighting was taking place primarily in the trenches. They became important weapons in a style of warfare that depended on overtaking an enemys trench line. Both the Allied and Axis forces continued to use them during WWII and improved on the original design as seen here. Soldiers and Marines on leave or R&R