Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Sawback Survival Machete by ALCOSO with Scabbard - circa 1940-1943 British Artwork & Posters The frame is marked “ERMA-ERFURT”

The frame is marked “ERMA-ERFURT” 1937

The blade had been covered in cosmoline but shows no staining from it

The Cockpit was equipped with these windows on both sides

It has a 18 1/2" double-side engraved and decorated blade

The model was later simplified

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Sawback Survival Machete by ALCOSO with Scabbard - circa 1940-1943 British Artwork & Posters The frame is marked “ERMA-ERFURT”Original Item: Only One Available. These are exceedingly rare on the market, especially in a sawback configuration with the original steel scabbard! These WWII German Luftwaffe Survival Machetes were issued to bomber crews on the Eastern front, as well as to pilots. Surviving in the cold climates made construction of shelter a major priority, and the sawback machete was adapt at both chopping and sawing wood. This is a beautiful German WWII Luftwaffe