Original U.S. WWII Imperial Folding Machete Type A-1 - Mint Condition Untouched Antique Guns 9 Feb 1942

9 Feb 1942

Only six hours was given to make out Division orders

however one with all the pieces is much more so

The shoulder strap is of the rubberized laminated type

Even the weight is accurate at 3

Original U.S. WWII Imperial Folding Machete Type A-1 - Mint Condition Untouched Antique Guns 9 Feb 1942Original Item: Only One Available. World War II U. S. Army Air Force Type A 1 folding machete survival knife. Manufactured by Imperial Knife Co. Providence RI. as stamped on left ricasso. Adopted by the US Military in 1942 for the B 4 emergency bail out kit usually attached to the parachute harness. Checkered black plastic grip panels. Blued steel blade. There is a guard system built into machete. When closed, the metal guard protects the blade. When