Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Years of Manufacture: Circa 1790-1815

Years of Manufacture: Circa 1790-1815

The M41 “mermite” container was also used as a blood bank during WW2

there is no sign of previous tabs ever having been applied

The grip plates are bakelite

On the left breast is the 376th Bomb Group Liberandos patch under the name & wing patch

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Years of Manufacture: Circa 1790-1815Original 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