Scarce Early Au Lion WW1 Mark I Trench Knife US 1918 Used & Modified in WW2

Here is a scarce, first production WW1 Mark I Trench Knife US 1918 by Au Lion. This trench knife comes with its original scabbard. The knife was carried over to the WW2 when it was modified. It has even patina all over and was never polished or over-cleaned.

The scabbard still has both original prongs for attaching to the belt. The makers mark of a Lion with AU LION underneath is on the ricasso.

This particular knife came from a family, it was never auctioned before and has been in my personal collection for some time. To better spot the modifications I have pictured it next to my unmodified Mark I Au Lion. My items are not new (unless noted) and usually are very old. There are dents, dings, chips, rust and other imperfections present. The item "Scarce Early Au Lion WW1 Mark I Trench Knife US 1918 Used & Modified in WW2" is in sale since Sunday, November 7, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons". The seller is "xeg2k3" and is located in Roswell, Georgia.

This item can be shipped to United States.

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