Original U.S. WWII USMC Medical Corpsman Bolo Knife by Briddell with BOYT 1943 Scabbard m ) number stamped to front

) number stamped to front '1RS 3045063'

Note: Shells might show small amounts of rust

and the steel industry was essentially untouched

KRAUSS 1ST LT

There are more markings on the handguard: 88 and B575

Original U.S. WWII USMC Medical Corpsman Bolo Knife by Briddell with BOYT 1943 Scabbard m ) number stamped to frontOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used USMC Medical Corpsman knife by BRIDELL with USMC marked and dated leather scabbard. The type used by the Marine Corps in the South Pacific, and like all "Bolo" type knives, were intended as utility tools for clearing brush and light construction. Medics were issued bolos with the intention of being able to cut wood and bamboo to be fashioned into stakes, splints, etc. Though not