Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA the severely depleted 36th withdrew

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

The Zulus devastated an entire British regiment

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

the unit quickly grew to its fighting complement of 4

ARMY on the left and Serial No

Original U.S. WWI Model 1904 Hospital Corps Bolo Knife by Springfield Armory with R.I.A. Scabbard - dated 1907 MILITARIA the severely depleted 36th withdrewOriginal 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