Very nice display. A nice "been there done that" look. Thanks for sharing.

No, they're just left after the war. They are in private property and a b*tch to dig out because of the ground plate. Most are also badly bent and rusted in the ground. I'll keep my eye out for a decent one for you

17th Cav has an interesting history, formed from cadre and veteran troopers from other Cav Rgts to speed up the training and get the Rgt to the border and into Mexico but they were sent to the Arizona border to quell another uprising there. The M-1914 bando on page on page 46 of The Pursuit of Poncho Villa is also 17th Cav M Troop. The above bando has trooper 21 and the one in the book is 42. The bolo is not marked Cavalry but Inf. It's the very early Bolo I posted a few days ago that has provenance.

That is an incredible piece of history!   As for my collection, I have quite an extensive set of items from my great-grandfather, though that is all Italian equipment from his time in the elite units. However, I will make sure to post photos of the US military knives very soon!   They were given to me by my relative who collaborated with the US Navy; I’m still trying to figure out exactly what his role was, but the combat knives he left me are remarkable. Looking forward to sharing them with you all!

Hi all Sorry for my late reply and very much tanks for your's infos, éspecially about very   early snap , visible on photo send by Justin, probably impossible to find today.   Bye and have nice day.

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I think given the snaps, it is US made.  It is a somewhat generic style popular around WW I and through the 1920's.     It could have been used by a military pilot...they often purchased commercially made items.  Or a commercial pilot.  Or a motorcyclist.     Any of those are possibilities.  The snaps are probably a clue...maybe associated with a particular maker.  

I was gifted these two patches today. There isn’t a tab with Old Abe. 

For the rest of you that commented, I really appreciate the really nice comments.  There will be more at some point as soon I take some photos.

Thank you Steve.  I really like the personalized knives as well.  It adds so much more to each.