Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by Brauer Bros. - dated 1918 Japanese Artwork & Posters History of the 501st PIR

History of the 501st PIR in WW2:The 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment was activated at Camp Toccoa

The knife has contoured wooden grip scales

and also served post war under the Weimar republic

There is no signature

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Canvas Scabbard by Brauer Bros. - dated 1918 Japanese Artwork & Posters History of the 501st PIROriginal 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