Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 - With Complete Markings Original Machine Guns making this an very rare

making this an very rare example

On top of the helmet is a brass Pickelhaube style spike and base which are secured by a threaded post from the spike

The medal is in excellent condition complete with ribbon bar and  Enamel Ribbon Brooch Bar with WWII issue case

These were very often used by the Kriegsmarine Küstenartillerie (Coastal artillery)

Serial number 32278 is stamped on both parts of the bolt

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Scabbard by American Cutlery Co - dated 1918 - With Complete Markings Original Machine Guns making this an very rareOriginal 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