Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 U.S. Marines USMC with a lovely patina over

with a lovely patina over much of it

Common motifs include the cockatoo (kakatua) and the sea serpent (naga)

In April 1942 the Squadron transferred all of its equipment and personnel to the 19th Bombardment Group

The reverse still has the hose plug present

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb with Canvas Scabbard - dated 1918 U.S. Marines USMC with a lovely patina overOriginal 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