Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Polished Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Rare Steel Scabbard by L.F.&C Dated 1918 Sterling SMG Blade Style: Cruciform with Flathead

Blade Style: Cruciform with Flathead Tip

The correct early aluminum liner band is marked 62 n

The flat crown is about 5 ¾ inches in diameter and is pierced at the forward edge for the orange pompom

Please not that many of the packs retain the red string tags originally intended to show that the vest was packed

It shows little to no signs of wear

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Polished Bolo Knife by Plumb Philadelphia with Rare Steel Scabbard by L.F.&C Dated 1918 Sterling SMG Blade Style: Cruciform with FlatheadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting 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. The blade and crossguard look to have been heavily polished and buffed out during the post war period, giving it a fantastic bright look. This model was