Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus Bakelite Handle No.18 Machete V44 Knife with No.13 Scabbard U.S. Flare Guns The government was to furnish

The government was to furnish both units to the glider contractor who was to install them

The M1917A1 was used from the late 1930s and early into the Second World War

From Camp Maxey they took a train to Camp Myles Standish outside Boston

and does not show signs of ever having one

Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus Bakelite Handle No.18 Machete V44 Knife with No.13 Scabbard U.S. Flare Guns The government was to furnishOriginal Items: Only one available. These types of knives are extremely rare on today's market. Made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, this is a LEGITIMUS model No. 18 V 44 type Machete with a black bakelite handle. This Bowie style knife measures 14 inches long overall, with a 9 3 8 inch clip point blade. Blade is 2 inches wide at the widest point. It is offered in excellent condition, complete with leather sheath. The ricasso is nicely marked: