Original U.S. WWI Unissued Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by A-K-Co. - dated 1918 Antique Winchesters At that time the men

At that time the men in the teams wore fatigues

and by April 7th all of them were on their way

but not always

It could also be hung at the side

Original U.S. WWI Unissued Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by A-K-Co. - dated 1918 Antique Winchesters At that time the menOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition 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