WWII US Army Air Force Folding Machete Survival Knife withGuard Imperial Prov RI

WWII Era Original US Army Air Force Bailout Folding Machete Survival Knife w/Guard - Marked: Imperial Prov. Very Nice Condition - RARE. This machete still has the original blade guard. Most of these are guards are normally broken or missing. No nicks or chips in the blade.

Some finish wear on the blade. The blade is marked: Imperial, Prov.

The blade is 10" long, with an overall lenght of 17". This machete was adopted in October 1942 for the B-4 Emergency Bail Out Kit, usually attached to the parachute harness. Cole Book, "The Best of US Military Knifes, Bayonets and Machetes" page #196. This would make a great accessory to add to your WWII collection. Check out my other items. The item "WWII US Army Air Force Folding Machete Survival Knife withGuard Imperial Prov RI" is in sale since Thursday, May 23, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons". The seller is "koolstuff1958" and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Imperial
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country: United States of America
Time Period War: WWII 1939-1945
Item Description: Folding Machete
Model: Bailout Survival Machete
Vintage: Original
Branch of Service: US Army Air Force USAAF