Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA Cutlass measures 32" in overall

Cutlass measures 32" in overall length

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

Additional marks of interest include inspectors' and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: an A on top of the chamber

the unit quickly grew to its fighting complement of 4

The Zulus devastated an entire British regiment

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA Cutlass measures 32" in overallOriginal 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