Original U.S. WWII USAAF Case XX Airmen's “First Model” Non-Folding Survival Machete with Rare Blade Guard Lanchester SMG perfect for adding that extra

perfect for adding that extra bit of authenticity to a display

The most noticeable difference is the addition of a nylon ankle reinforcing band

a famous manufacturer in Solingen

which pretty much subsidized all types of leisure activities to keep the workers "happy"

and pinback buttons

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Case XX Airmen's “First Model” Non-Folding Survival Machete with Rare Blade Guard Lanchester SMG perfect for adding that extraOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1942, the U. S. Army Air Force adopted a Folding Machete for use in the B 2 and B 4 Bail out kits. This machete was designed to replace the Model 18 Collins machete, which took up a lot of space in the emergency kits. The folding machete is only 11 inches long when folded up. While this one isnt a folding machete, it is still a shorter type and is considered the first model non folding type. This would be