Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA ARMY on the left and

ARMY on the left and Serial No

the 42nd relieved the 82nd's troops in and near Sommerance

evidently used by a Japanese soldier or put on by the USGI who brought it home

This is still one of the best condition flags we have ever seen

Cutlass measures 32" in overall length

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA ARMY on the left andOriginal Item: Only One Available: This is a fantastic find, and only the second example 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