Original U.S. WWI Army Named Cork Screw - Dated 1917 Bayonets the Navy revolver was suitably

the Navy revolver was suitably sized for carrying in a belt holster

to Press Ganging new recruits

Naval Aircrewman

The kaskara was worn horizontally across the back or between the upper arm and thorax

This is what the TM 9-1575 has to say: Three Elgin models have been issued

Original U.S. WWI Army Named Cork Screw - Dated 1917 Bayonets the Navy revolver was suitablyOriginal Item: Only One Available. A fascinating all brass quite ornate cork screw dating to the turn of the 20th century. Engraved on one side: S. WOOD SYRACUSE NEW YORK We assume this is the manufactures name. One the reverse side it is engraved: CAPT. Q. CARRUTHERS 1917 Who we assume was the owner of this corkscrew. Research has revealed a host of Canadian and Australian soldiers named Carruthers and some Americans but we have not been able to pin