16-3/4" overall, 12" blade etched "HOSPITAL CORPS. / U.S. ARMY". Only 406 knives of this variety were made in 1892 by Springfield Armory. The earlier version Type I with minor variation is equally rare with only 650 examples made. The principle design of this knife was for Corpsmen to clear brush to quickly establish field hospitals and for cutting branches for making splints. Both examples are quite desirable in high condition, especially in orig Watervliet Arsenal scabbard. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains most of its orig luster with well discerned edged panel with scattered staining. Scabbard is also fine with some crazing and scuffing, especially at folded areas. 52332-204 JS (750-1,250)