The right side is marked US Mod 1917. The crossguard and pommel retain almost all of their finish and are in great condition. The wooden handles show some wear, but very nice.
The scabbard is very nice and features a canvas body, metal throat, and leather tip. The canvas is in great condition and is signed Larry Ashbaugh. Scabbard is marked Brauer Bros.The bolo slides nicely into the scabbard and locks nicely into place. This is a great looking bolo that will display perfectly. Larry Ashbaugh was awarded the Silver Star.
The item "US WW1 1918 M 1917 Bolo Knife" is in sale since Wednesday, September 28, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons". The seller is "modernmantiques" and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States.