Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 Swords 105 men of the division

105 men of the division

We acquired this pair as part of a private collection of Military telephones

there definitely have been helmet plates used on this helmet

Fox John was transferred as a 2nd Lieutenant from the 11th Replacement Depot

the woodwork and brass mounts mostly excellent

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 Swords 105 men of the divisionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Model 1917 C. T. Bolo manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, whose factory was in the Bridesburg region of Philadelphia, PA. They had another factory, just constructed, in St. Louis as well, and 1917 bolos were produced in both. This model was a moderate simplification of the earlier 1910 Bolo made by Springfield Armory. The main difference is the lack of the catch mechanism on the scabbard and