THIS IS A US ARMY BOLO KNIFE USED DURING WORLD WAR ONE (WW1). THE HANDLE IS MADE OF WOOD AND HAS TWO RIVETS SECURING IT. THE POMMEL IS IN A DOVEHEAD SHAPE. THE CROSSGUARD IS STRAIGHT AND OF EQUAL LENGTH ON EACH SIDE.
THE SCABBARD IS MADE OF HEAVU DUTY LEATHER. A SEPARATE SECTION IS RIVETED TO THE BACK TO HOLD THE METAL HANGER. THE THROAT IS ENFORCED WITH A METAL PIECE. THE TIP HAS A HOLE WITH A RIVET THAT ALLOWS THE PASSAGE OF A LEG TIE. THE BLADE IS HEAVY IN THE FRONT.

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