Original U.S. WWI Named Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Scabbard by Fred Medart Mfg. Co. - Dated 1918 Lewis Gun NJ 13 August

NJ 13 August

D #2 Ellwood City

Pin back and maker stamped as issued with Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 1 (Deschler & Sohn) on the top of the pin

Scabbard length: 19"

Original U.S. WWI Named Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Scabbard by Fred Medart Mfg. Co. - Dated 1918 Lewis Gun NJ 13 AugustOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Model 1917 C. T. Bolo knife, manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, whose main 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 at 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