Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 German Air Force Luftwaffe Barrel Length: 33 1/2 inches

Barrel Length: 33 1/2 inches

modern and period photographs

This is an excellent example of WWII production

but otherwise this set is in excellent condition

This really is one of the best doughboy helmets condition wise that we have ever had

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 German Air Force Luftwaffe Barrel Length: 33 1/2 inchesOriginal 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