Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Canvas Scabbard - Dated 1918 Fusee Spring & Cover Original Item: This shield was

Original Item: This shield was produced for the film SHAKA ZULU Mini-Series which aired in 1986

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and the rear yoks torn from the main chinstrap body

Years of Manufacture: 1838

Both items are in superb condition with minor age toning and fading

Original U.S. WWI Model 1917 Bolo Knife by Plumb St. Louis with Canvas Scabbard - Dated 1918 Fusee Spring & Cover Original Item: This shield wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Model 1917 C. T. Bolo manufactured by Fayette R. Plumb Inc, whose factory was in St. Louis, Missouri. They had another factory in the Bridesburg region of Philadelphia, PA. 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 grip,