Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 French Uniforms and were issued these "civic"

and were issued these "civic" style helmets

[4] The drop went poorly

The Browning 1919A4 was the definitive U

but an example of what private purchase items officer's acquired before leaving for the trenches on the Western Front

Circa 1884-1886

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 French Uniforms and were issued these "civic"Original 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