Original U.S. WWII Collins #18 Machete V44 Knife with Green Horn Handle Brown Bess Musket Parts If the armorer's stamp mark

If the armorer's stamp mark is in fact European the blade itself could well date back to the 1600's

The commission is accompanied by Perkin's Midshipman's Dirk bearing his initials T

The scabbard is covered in a sewn-on leather field cover

Named label to interior pocket that reads: G

The height is adjustable

Original U.S. WWII Collins #18 Machete V44 Knife with Green Horn Handle Brown Bess Musket Parts If the armorer's stamp markOriginal Items: Only one available. These types of knives are extremely rare and were known as a Legitimus and Collins #18 Machete V 44 with Green Horn Handle. This Bowie style knife has a "green horn" grip. 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: COLLINS & CO HARTFORD No 18