Original U.S. Pre-WWII Philippine Scouts 26th Cavalry Painted M1917A1 Helmet & Philippine-Made Service Tunic with Great Insignia - Rabaya MP 40 Ammunition was stored in two

Ammunition was stored in two sets of pouches attached to the belt at the front

Holding the knife in one of the forward grips allows for more finesse and a longer reach

Both look to have been reconditioned recently

The blade now features a fabulous carved steel stirrup type hilt

including an original live barrel

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Philippine Scouts 26th Cavalry Painted M1917A1 Helmet & Philippine-Made Service Tunic with Great Insignia - Rabaya MP 40 Ammunition was stored in twoOriginal Items. One of a Kind Set. This is an outstanding Philippine Scouts uniform & painted helmet grouping, named to Corporal Rabaya of the Machine Gun Troop, 26th Cavalry Regiment. The 26th Cavalry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, was an element of the Philippine Department, U. S. Army, based at Ft. Stotsenburg. Organized in 1922, this organization can trace its lineage to the 3rd Battalion, Philippine Scouts, formed in 1908. The group consists of an