Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Special Forces Counter Insurgency Support Officer Presentation Bolo Machete - Sergeant Ed Buchli 1967 - 1968 Books & Films so there is no stitching

so there is no stitching at the rear

This canvas constructed flag is in great condition with minor fading and no significant damage present

with the barrel assembly showing a lovely worn patina

In the summer of 1942 they again took heavy casualties in fighting the Soviet forces at Rzhev and Baranovo

The liner fittings have oxidation as well

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Special Forces Counter Insurgency Support Officer Presentation Bolo Machete - Sergeant Ed Buchli 1967 - 1968 Books & Films so there is no stitchingOriginal Item: One Of A Kind. The Counterinsurgency Support Office was established on Okinawa in 1963 to supply clothing, weapons and equipment to Special Forces operating in Vietnam. Principally run by Ben Baker, the office issued standard and untraceable (sterile) gear as well as locally developed items such as the bolo knife, the indigenous rucksack, tiger stripe fatigues and Viet Cong style black pajamas. The SOG Bolo was sourced by Conrad B.