Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co. - dated 1918 ERA but does show some corrosion

but does show some corrosion in areas

as correct for the time

The holster is overall in worn condition

The bale on the end mad sure that if the owner dropped it

"assault") an enemy position"

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co. - dated 1918 ERA but does show some corrosionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo knife, manufactured by hard to find maker American Cutlery Company of Chicago, Illinois. This model was a moderate simplification of the earlier 1910 Bolo made by Springfield Armory. The main difference is the lack of the catch mechanism on the scabbard and grip. It was manufactured by contractors such as Plumb and American Cutlery Co. of Chicago. The blade