Original U.S. WWII USMC Medical Corpsman Bolo Knife by Briddell with BOYT 1944 Scabbard Headgear as they were produced continuously

as they were produced continuously for close to 40 years

Originals are almost impossible to come by

This group was raised in 7 December 1701 and garrisoned at Chemnitz

The scabbard still has some of the original olive green paint present

The sweatband is embossed with maker's logo

Original U.S. WWII USMC Medical Corpsman Bolo Knife by Briddell with BOYT 1944 Scabbard Headgear as they were produced continuouslyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used USMC Medical Corpsman knife by BRIDELL with USMC marked and dated leather scabbard. The type used by the Marine Corps in the South Pacific, and like all "Bolo" type knives, were intended as utility tools for clearing brush and light construction. Corpsmen were issued bolos with the intention of being able to cut wood and bamboo to be fashioned into stakes, splints, etc. Though not