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WWII Bring Back Philippines Bolo Knife & Sheath

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
WWII Bring Back Philippines Bolo Knife & Sheath
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This is an original WWII Bring Back with carry papers Bolo Knife from the Philippines. The knife comes with the 1946 dated bring back papers from T/5 William A. Dietsch claiming the items as a, "Bolo Knife". The knife shows a truck spring forged bolo large blade with copper wrappings and hooked bird head like hardwood grips. The sheath shows a deep carving with the Philippines flag and US American flag side by side. Interesting piece. William A. Dietsch also brought back the Papa Nambu pistol listed in the previous lot. Knife in sheath is 19 3/8"L. Blade is 13.25"L.