Original U.S. WWI Model 1910 Bolo Knife by Springfield in WWII Corpsman Scabbard with Belt - dated 1912 Crimean War and the hilt and "shell"

and the hilt and "shell" Guard are of bronze/brass alloy and the grip is wire bound sharkskin

Serial number 60993 is found on the receiver above the maker mark

Barrel and action retain about 40% original bluing having matured beautifully

Enlisted men generally wore Army (Heer) Uniforms issued from military depots

WWII Commander (or higher rank) visor cap in naval white is named to Vice Admiral Henderson

Original U.S. WWI Model 1910 Bolo Knife by Springfield in WWII Corpsman Scabbard with Belt - dated 1912 Crimean War and the hilt and "shell"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice model 1910 Bolo manufactured by the storied Springfield Armory of Springfield, Massachusetts. This model is almost identical to the later model 1917 by Plumb, with the exception of the scabbard catch on the 1910. Also, the 1917 issue were all Parkerized, while the model 1910 was issued in bright steel, with a blued handle. The M 1910 Bolo Knife was adopted to be used for clearing brush and foliage