Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co. - dated 1918 MG 42 Accessories with blackened steel flat stamped

with blackened steel flat stamped buckles

the African and Mediterranean theaters and the early stages of the Eastern Front where it was used for general ground support

field medics and medical personnel were issued a larger

many soldiers would secure them around the back of the helmet

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co. - dated 1918 MG 42 Accessories with blackened steel flat stampedOriginal 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