Original U.S. WWII Marine Raider Rodgers Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife Japanese Marines We believe it to be

We believe it to be functional

the old arsenal city in the North of France

The hilt portion of the Trowel/Bayonet still bears its heavily blued finish

In preparation for the St

For storage

Original U.S. WWII Marine Raider Rodgers Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife Japanese Marines We believe it to beOriginal Items: Only one available. These types of knives are extremely rare on today's market. Made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, this is a LEGITIMUS model No. 18 V 44 type Machete. The most notable aspect of this fantastic knife is the skull embedded into the wood grip. The skull represents the Marine Raiders. The Marine Raiders were elite units established by the United States Marine Corps during World War II to conduct special amphibious