Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife German Flags Comes complete with original leather

Comes complete with original leather grip liner and original wire binding

1884 patent date on the lower tang

Overall finish is good

Parker – Vermont

was the third son of the Earl of Sefton

Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife German Flags Comes complete with original leatherOriginal 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. This Bowie style 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 very good condition complete with leather sheath. The ricasso is nicely marked: COLLINS & CO LEGITIMUS MADE IN U.