United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. Auction Archive edges trimmed in thatched gold-coloured

edges trimmed in thatched gold-coloured bullion wire

with standard Army field-gray rayon/wool bland underneath

exhibiting light soiling and staining)

dated 31 March 1944

United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. Auction Archive edges trimmed in thatched gold-coloured35cm long machete knife, with the iron steel blade measuring at 23cm (l) x 5cm (w) and engraved Collins & Co. Legitimus, Made in USA, No 18 on one side, with engraved two lines running parallel to the edge of the blade on both sides. With a brass cross guard and a black wooden handle, fitted into a leather scabbard with a stamped makers mark for Collin & Co, detailing of leaves and the number 13. The scabbard is missing the tip, with a small hole