Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife German Flags until being transferred to Haguenau

until being transferred to Haguenau

A great opportunity to have the best of both worlds

Overall finish is good

The Lanchester also reused furniture from the Lee-Enfield

1884 patent date on the lower tang

Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife German Flags until being transferred to HaguenauOriginal 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.