Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1918 Dated Canvas Scabbard Japanese Uniforms George's family had been notified

George's family had been notified that he was missing in action

a forerunner of the modern Katana derived from the Tachi longsword

there were still reported problems with shortages of basic personal items

showing staining from use

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia Dated 1918 with 1918 Dated Canvas Scabbard Japanese Uniforms George's family had been notifiedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Model 1917 C. T. Bolo knife, manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, in St. Louis. 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 grip. It was manufactured by contractors such as Plumb and A. C. Co. The blade ricasso of this example is marked: PLUMB ST. LOUIS 1918 The reverse is