United States. A M1917 Bolo, By The American Cutlery Company Auction the bust of Benito Mussolini

the bust of Benito Mussolini behind her

He passed away in 1948

Sterling silver and enamels

eighty-four men perished near the island of Formosa

silver gilt with a red enamelled ring

United States. A M1917 Bolo, By The American Cutlery Company Auction the bust of Benito MussoliniThis bolo features a 255 mm long high carbon steel blade, magnetic, with a very sharp edge and a very sharp tip, along with a wide spine and is beveled along both edges. It is marked "U. S. MOD. 1917 C. T" (Model 1917; Inspector "C T") on the obverse ricasso, the reverse ricasso maker marked "A. C. CO CHICAGO 1918" (American Cutlery Company of Chicago, Illinois), measuring 257 mm in length. The blade is embedded into the heavy steel crossguard that is