Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 - With Complete Markings British Military Hats set at an assigned elevation

set at an assigned elevation angle for use with the front spider

Stamped on the interior 56 which the size of this cap

Company A left their position and moved through Mertesdorf to launch another attack on the hill which Company C was forced to withdraw from

The blade ricasso is marked 1913 / I --17 / W on one side of the blade and has various British Acceptance markings on the other

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 - With Complete Markings British Military Hats set at an assigned elevationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo knife, manufactured by 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 ricasso on this example