Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 Water Jacket Assembly Enemy troops in the Lorient

Enemy troops in the Lorient and St

which held out against an overwhelming assault as long as they could and is marked by a radio tower stating

The blade still has some of the original blacked finish

The guard has a lovely sword knot installed

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 Water Jacket Assembly Enemy troops in the LorientOriginal 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