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

popularized during the reign of the Emperor Maximilian (1494-1519)

Bores are crisp but have seen use

the unit quickly grew to its fighting complement of 4

the severely depleted 36th withdrew from the line on 12 March

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