Original U.S. WWII Australian Made M1918 Trench Knife Style Brass Knuckle Trench Knife With Scabbard British Field Gear but there are various names

but there are various names in descriptions throughout the album

That the population of Northern Schleswig

chief armorer at Springfield Armory

It was a simplified version of the Tellermine 42

The butt stock on this example is a very attractive "Birds Eye" figured maple

Original U.S. WWII Australian Made M1918 Trench Knife Style Brass Knuckle Trench Knife With Scabbard British Field Gear but there are various namesOriginal 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