Original U.S. WWI No. 1005 USN Engineer Bolo Machete with Early Wood Handle & Scabbard German SS made around the turn of

made around the turn of the century in what was then the German Empire

often fired from a bipod (introduced on models after 1938)

together with the Brass Plaque

The Battalion was reorganized and redesignated on 8 November 1951 as the 52nd Armored Engineer Battalion and activated on 27 November 1951 at Fort Leonard Wood

Original U.S. WWI No. 1005 USN Engineer Bolo Machete with Early Wood Handle & Scabbard German SS made around the turn ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic U. S. Army WWI issue Collins type Model No 1005 Machete, with a lovely handle and embossed leather scabbard. The machete features a heavy steel, 15 inch curved blade with grips secured with four brass rivets, though one appears to be replaced. The handle itself does show signs of heavy use as well as more modern repairs. The blade surface is very smooth, showing typical age staining, with minor