Original WWII U.S. Navy MK1 1944 Legitimus Machete with Scabbard U.S. Badges in the Regular Army

in the Regular Army

The shashka originated among the mountain tribes of the Caucasus in the 12th century

Brass butt plate

The release button for the scabbard is missing

Signed on the left barrel I

Original WWII U.S. Navy MK1 1944 Legitimus Machete with Scabbard U.S. Badges in the Regular ArmyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic U. S. Army issue Spanish American War and WWI issue Collins Model 1005 Machete. Heavy steel, 15 inch curved blade with wood grips secured with four brass rivets. The blade surface is very smooth, showing typical age staining for its age but no pitting or damage. Faint COLLINS markings, along with the model number 1005, can be seen on the reverse side of the blade. Collins made these from the