Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb, St. Louis - Dated 1918 Military Audio - French Fourragere Shoulder Cord

- French Fourragere Shoulder Cord

The included A-8 pouch is somewhat worn

these are original plates removed in a Government sponsored cost cutting venture

It conforms completely to the mid war issue listed in Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army 19330-1945 pages 150-152

The rifle is also marked with matching serial number 7798 S on the sight

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb, St. Louis - Dated 1918 Military Audio - French Fourragere Shoulder CordOriginal 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