US WW2 USMC Corpsmen’s Bolo Knife

Issued to USMC hospital corpsmen, this simple knife was intended to aid in clearing brush and cutting branches for stretchers, splints, etc. It could also be a handy last-ditch defensive weapon. A simple, robust tool, these are made with wood grips riveted to the tang of the wide thick blade that has a lower cutting edgeand has evidence of being sharpened. The blade side stamped, “U.S.M.C Village Blacksmith”.. The wood grips are good, light in color, with just average light handling marks and a small chip from the back corner. The scabbard is a brown russet color and has the metal belt attachment. Not marked or dated.

Code: 2966