Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co. - dated 1918 Category_MG 42 Mounts This example has a blade

This example has a blade length just under 15" and is 18" in overall length

The bombs were cylindrical with a perforated four-finned tail

- Original Officer Overseas Garrison Cap with Lieutenant Bars

There is some dry rot around the edge

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co. - dated 1918 Category_MG 42 Mounts This example has a bladeOriginal 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