Original U.S. WWI Collins 1005 Engineer Bolo Machete with Scabbard U.S. Ordnance with only one larger compartment

with only one larger compartment

Ellsworth took over a drill company and renamed them the "Zouave Cadets"

The ebony grip is a nice example showing in great shape except for some denting and shallow scratches

The sword comes complete with its original black leather brass mounted scabbard

and there mustered in the United States service for two years July 2

Original U.S. WWI Collins 1005 Engineer Bolo Machete with Scabbard U.S. Ordnance with only one larger compartmentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic U. S. Army issue Spanish American War and WWI issue Collins Model No 1005 Machete. Heavy steel, 15 inch curved blade with wood grips secured with four brass rivets. The blade surface is very smooth, showing typical age staining for its age but no pitting or damage. Faint COLLINS markings, along with the model number 1005, can be seen on the reverse side of the blade. Collins made these from the