Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife with Scabbard by Springfield Armory - dated 1912 Gun Parts Army nomenclature is OVERSHOES

Army nomenclature is OVERSHOES

surrounding the trademark Höller "Thermometer" emblem

It has green leather strapping which is decorated with twin rows of aluminum stitching that runs the length

Theodore Roosevelt and CVW-1 launched the initial strikes of Operation Enduring Freedom against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan from the North Arabian Sea

The hilt has little of the the original nickel plating over the pot metal base

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife with Scabbard by Springfield Armory - dated 1912 Gun Parts Army nomenclature is OVERSHOESOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a fantastic find, and the first one that we have had! The M 1904 Hospital Corps Knife was the first of the modern Springfield Armory made edged weapon to carry a serial number. Designed for use by the U. S. Army Medical Corps, over 40,000 Hospital Corps Knives were made at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA between 1904 and 1914. Like all of the "bolo" knives, these were heavy knives intended for use