Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb Philadelphia - dated 1918 German Army Heer the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment

the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment officially became part of the 101st Airborne Division

Although this item has some stamped markings

This is exactly what a Panzer trooper would have with him in the small confines of a Panzer

Unfortunately the lower portion of the stamping is light

absolutely original and authentic

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife with Canvas Scabbard by Plumb Philadelphia - dated 1918 German Army Heer the 506th Parachute Infantry RegimentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 scabbard and