Topic: Unknown Marine Knife

03USMC · January 4th, 2006

According to what I've been able to find out as far as the Marine Brigade and this is from Warren Jackson's book His Time In Hell. The Trench Knife was issued to the Marine Brigade upon their arrival in France. Since the Marine Corps used the AEF QM system (Army Controlled) I'd say it's a pretty good bet that Army troops were also issued Trench Knives as the Marines were an attachment to the 2nd Infantry Division.

The Trench Knife was also issued in limited quanties to the Marine Raiders and Parachute Bn's in WWII. Since your sheath has a Marine Corps Emblem I'd say it's a safe bet it's WWII issue and the sheath maybe a private purchase or selfmade item. The EGA on the sheath appears to be the "Old Corps" design and was probably attached by the owner, it wasn't issued that way. The EGA is probably a Barracks Cover device.

January 4th, 2006
03USMC Milforum Moderator Gear	According to what I've been able to find out as far as the Marine Brigade and this is from Warren Jackson's book His Time In Hell. The Trench Knife was issued to the Marine Brigade upon their arrival in France. Since the Marine Corps used the AEF QM system (Army Controlled) I'd say it's a pretty good bet that Army troops were also issued Trench Knives as the Marines were an attachment to the 2nd Infantry Division. The Trench Knife was also issued in limited quanties to the Marine Raiders and Parachute Bn's in WWII. Since your sheath has a Marine Corps Emblem I'd say it's a safe bet it's WWII issue and the sheath maybe a private purchase or selfmade item. The EGA on the sheath appears to be the "Old Corps" design and was probably attached by the owner, it wasn't issued that way. The EGA is probably a Barracks Cover device. __________________ The only people I like besides my wife and children are MARINES. Col. Oliver North USMC Last edited by 03USMC; January 4th, 2006 at 21:40.