Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 P-1853 Enfield Establishment of an Expert Field

Establishment of an Expert Field Medical Badge as a Department of the Army special skill award for recognition of exceptional competence and outstanding performance by field medical personnel was recommended in a letter

This is a standard 39-inch barrel third model Brown Bess musket officially adopted in 1796

A lovely short rifle that may very well have seen service in the American Civil War

On 11 June 1941

and a long distance photo of the US Army Balloon School at Ross Field in Arcadia

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 P-1853 Enfield Establishment of an Expert FieldOriginal 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