Original U.S. WWII Collins #18 Machete V44 Knife with Green Horn Handle Brown Bess Musket Parts The commission is accompanied by

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

Along with the B-17

The Strakaty Collection was purchased by IMA in the mid 1980s

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

along with a parachute drop by elements of the U

Original U.S. WWII Collins #18 Machete V44 Knife with Green Horn Handle Brown Bess Musket Parts The commission is accompanied byOriginal 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