Original U.S. WWI Excellent Model 1917 Bolo Knife by American Cutlery Co. with Scabbard by Bauer Bros. - Dated 1918 Russian Flags The liner is in fact

The liner is in fact early "faux leather" type material

the daughter of Leonard Greenblatt

Infantry battle scene (that is unfinished)

The interior is velvet lined which appears to have once been a deep purple color but has faded

Original U.S. WWI Excellent Model 1917 Bolo Knife by American Cutlery Co. with Scabbard by Bauer Bros. - Dated 1918 Russian Flags The liner is in factOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Model 1917 C. T. Bolo knife, manufactured by American Cutlery Company of Chicago, Illinois. This model was a moderate simplification of the earlier 1910 Bolo made by Springfield Armory. The main difference is the lack of the catch mechanism on the scabbard and grip. It was manufactured by contractors such as Plumb and American Cutlery Co. of Chicago. The blade ricasso on this example