Pre-WWI US Army M1904 Hospital Corps Knife SA 1912 withLeather Scabbard RIA 1912
Pre-WWI Era US Army Model 1904 Hospital Corps Knife Marked: SA 1912 with 2nd Pattern Leather Scabbard Maked: Rock Island Arsenal 1912 - Nice Condition - RARE. The Knife has a bright finish with some minor discoloration from age.
No nicks or chips in the blade. No evidence of excessive sharpening.
The blade is marked SA 1912 with the flaming bomb on one side and US 29572 on the other side. The walnut grips are in good condition, see photo's. The leather scabbard is a 2nd pattern with the Krag Belt Hook. The scabbard is marked Rock Island Arsenal 1912 H.
The leather show signs of wear, some minor surface cracking and crazing. The leather is soft and supple, all seams are intact. Please see photo's for condition. Coles Book's "Best of US Military Knives, Bayonets & Machetes" page 22. This would make a great accessory to add to your WWII collection.
Check out my other items. The item "Pre-WWI US Army M1904 Hospital Corps Knife SA 1912 withLeather Scabbard RIA 1912" is in sale since Wednesday, August 10, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons".
The seller is "koolstuff1958" and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country: United States of America
- Time Period, War: pre-WWI before 1914
- Item: M1904 Hospital Corps Knife w/Leather Scabbard
- Vintage: Original
- Branch of Service: US Army
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States