Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co Czech Militaria • The Original U

• The Original U

the story with this piece is that it came from an RAF WW2 Collection

This section of the tail fin was cut away by US soldiers

diamond-shaped pattern of 33 stars

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co Czech Militaria • The Original UOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo 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 A. C. Co. The blade ricasso is marked, but during sharpening some of the markings were ground