WWI trench knife? Please tell me what i have.

[User Name]

Hello I have a knife that looks like a machete its blade from the guard to the end is 13 3/4". It also has a leather scabbard with a brass edge that a nipple that locks into the hand guard I hear it is from WWI it has a ordinance flaming bomb on the left side with "PLUMB PHILA. 1917" on the right it has US 47053. I would greatly appreciate anyone who could shed some light on what this is.

 

[tltt]

Sounds like a 1909/1917 Bolo knife. Google "1909 Bolo knife", the 1917 is a slightly less finished version of the 1909. Hard to find with the Ladew original scabbards.

 

[Nebulae]

pics!