Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 German Afrikakorp Prior to World War II

Prior to World War II and in the early days of the war

typical of celluloid grips from this period

The bands and sling guides have a matching plum patina

Measures 3" x 5"

One side of the stick is very faintly marked 5 1/2 Sekunde

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 German Afrikakorp Prior to World War IIOriginal 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