Australian WWII SMLE M-1944 Machete Bayonet & Scabbard French Militaria The muzzle booster was of

The muzzle booster was of an indigenous design

Triggers are rusty

troops fighting the Japanese from the 15th of September 1944 until the 17th of April 1945

There were many models

with the 8th Air Force in England receiving an initial issue of B-10 Flight Jackets with the corresponding A-9 Trousers

Australian WWII SMLE M-1944 Machete Bayonet & Scabbard French Militaria The muzzle booster was ofNew Made Item: We haven't seen an original in years, this is a new made high quality reproduction Australian M 1944 Machete Bayonet or Bolo Bayonet for use by Airborne troops on S. M. L. E. #1 Mk 3 Rifles for use in the Jungle War against the Japanese in South East Asia. This high carbon steel blade with oil rubbed wood grips comes complete in jungle green stiff canvas scabbard with belt loop. A very rare bayonet that doubled as a Machete. Quality