Original U.S. WWI No. 1005 USN Engineer Bolo Machete with Wood Handle & Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons Made famous during the First

Made famous during the First World War when officers went "Over the Top" carrying only their Swagger Stick into the mouths of the German Maxim Guns

As the rayon had a tendency to stretch and not recover its shape

In approximately

sheet steel construction helmet retains about 15% of its original paint

The certificate is in good condition and still able to be fully read

Original U.S. WWI No. 1005 USN Engineer Bolo Machete with Wood Handle & Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons Made famous during the FirstOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic U. S. Army issue Spanish American War and WWI issue Collins type Model No 1005 Machete, with a lovely handle and embossed leather scabbard. The machete features a heavy steel, 15 inch curved blade with grips secured with four brass rivets, though one appears to be replaced. The handle itself does show signs of heavy use as well as more modern repairs. The blade surface is very smooth, showing