Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Named Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 Field Gear can still be seen inside

can still be seen inside the buckle

this set appears to be unissued and the only detractor is that a few of the less stable contents have spoiled with aged

Designed in 1858

The 2d Ranger Battalion would valiantly serve its way through the rest of World War II

sheet metal spike has five circular ventilation holes to the "neck" portion

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Named Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 Field Gear can still be seen insideOriginal 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