For your consideration, I am offering an original WWII U.S.M.C.Medical Corpsmen Knife manufactured by Clyde Cutlery Company, of Clyde, Ohio. These Bolo Knives can be referenced on page59 of THE BEST OF U.S. MILITARY KNIVES BAYONETS & MACHETES by M. H. COLE. These large knives were issued to the Marines during world war II. A heavy knife with an 11 3/8inch bright round tipblade.It retains it\'s original factory edge which has never been re sharpened.Thedark woodhandles are held in place with 4steel rivets and are in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. This specimen is stamped \" U.S.M.C. \" in the center of the blade on the reverse side. The Clyde Cutlery Company logo over MADE IN U.S.A. is alsoin excellent condition closer to the handle.The overall length of the knife is 163/4 inches. Outstanding example by a rarer manufacturer of these bolos.

This Bolo Knife comes with it\'s original and correct heavy brown leather scabbard. It is stampedUSMC overBOYT over42 on the back of the belt loop hanger. The brass throat is correctly held in place with it\'s original2 brass rivets and retains a nice patina finish. All rivets, staples and stitching is intact with absolutely no issues what so ever. The original brass eyelet is fully intact. Truly a nice example by one of the rarer makersthat will surely make a nice addition to your US or any military edged weapon collection.

Please see my pictures and feel free to e-mail me with any questions prior to participating. I will ship USPS PRIORITY to the USA ONLY. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this sale. Good luck and thank you for looking.