US WWI M1904 Hospital Corps Knife

This heavy-duty bolo knife features a broad steel blade with a rounded tip, a brass guard, and ribbed wooden grips. The leather scabbard is fitted with a brass belt hook. Manufactured in 1914, this Model 1904 knife was issued to the U.S. Army Hospital Corps during the First World War. It served as a field tool for clearing brush and constructing shelters. The ricasso is clearly stamped with "US" and the manufacturer mark "SA" (Springfield Armory) alongside the date 1914. The blade and scabbard show matching wear and authentic field patina.