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Machete, M-1942, COLLINS & CO., Legitimus, 1942, with Leather Scabbard, ALCO 42, Modified, Named, Normandy
Genuine WWII US M1942 machete, 18-inch blade. Manufactured by Collins & Co. and dated 1942; black bakelite grips. Comes in some leather scabbard, manufactured by Alpco in 1942 and initially designed for the 22-inch machete -- the tip has been shortened and name Pavey was carved on the front. Homogeneous set in quite good, used condition, found in Normandy.
Machete, M-1942, Taped, with Canvas Scabbard, Sgt. Earl Burgess
Interesting genuine WWII US M1942 machete, 17.9-inch blade. Production markings are illegible due to oxidation; the grip has been covered with friction tape to improve handling properties. Comes in its original OD 7 canvas scabbard, dated 1944 and on the reverse of which ASN 31303957 and initials E.J.B. have been written. Earl John Burgess was born on January 21, 1918 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and joined the US Army on March 13, 1943. He was discharged on February 3, 1946 as a Sergeant, and passed away on April 13, 1996. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=31303957&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=2484793 https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/198351023/earl-burgess Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Machete, Sawback, COLLINS & CO., Legitimus, with Canvas Scabbard, Mk 2, US Navy
Genuine WWII US Legitimus machete, sawback type (57 teeth), manufactured by Collins & Co. The Spanish language label still present on the blade indicates that this tool was most likely intended for being exported to Latin America at some point. Machetes were quite popular with crews manning machine guns and mortars, among others. Blade length: 20in. Comes in an original US Navy Mk 2 khaki canvas scabbard. Nice homogeneous set, in good overall condition.
Magazine, AIR FORCE, April 1944
Genuine Air Force magazine, official service journal of the USAAF, April 1944 issue. Complete (64 pages) and in very good overall condition.
Magazine, AIR FORCE, April 1945
Famous genuine AIR FORCE magazine, dated April 1945, Staff Sergeant Robert Gable. This is the official service journal of the US Army Air Forces. Magazine is in very good condition, and complete. Ready to be framed.
Magazine, AIR FORCE, April 1945
Famous genuine AIR FORCE magazine, dated April 1945, Staff Sergeant Robert Gable. This is the official service journal of the US Army Air Forces. Magazine is in very good condition, and complete. Ready to be framed.
Magazine, AIR FORCE, August 1944, Cpl. Robert Noody, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division
Scarce genuine AIR FORCE magazine, August 1944 issue, on the front cover of which appears a portrait of Corporal Robert John Noody , Company F, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, with caption 'To Normandy by Air'. This iconic photograph was taken in the evening of June 5, 1944 aboard the C-47 which was to take him to Normandy. The present issue is complete (64 pages) and in good overall condition. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&tf=F&q=32850563&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=3351796 https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igphoto/2000152167/ https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/209370410/robert-john-noody
Magazine, AIR FORCE, August 1944, Cpl. Robert Noody, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division
Scarce genuine AIR FORCE magazine, August 1944 issue, on the front cover of which appears a portrait of Corporal Robert John Noody , Company F, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, with caption 'To Normandy by Air'. This iconic photograph was taken in the evening of June 5, 1944 aboard the C-47 which was to take him to Normandy. The present issue is complete (64 pages) and in good overall condition. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&tf=F&q=32850563&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=3351796 https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igphoto/2000152167/ https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/209370410/robert-john-noody
Magazine, AIR FORCE, August 1944, Cpl. Robert Noody, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division
Rare genuine WWII AIR FORCE magazine, August 1944 issue, on the front cover of which appears a portrait of Corporal Robert John Noody , Company F, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, with caption 'To Normandy by Air'. This iconic photograph was taken in the evening of June 5, 1944 aboard the C-47 which was to take him to Normandy. The present issue is complete (64 pages) and in good overall condition. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&tf=F&q=32850563&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=3351796 https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos/igphoto/2000152167/ https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/209370410/robert-john-noody
Magazine, AIR FORCE, August 1945
Famous genuine AIR FORCE magazine, dated August 1945, on cover features Master Sergeant Jessie W. Byrd who mastered many a mess. This is the official service journal of the US Army Air Forces. Magazine is in very good condition, and complete. Ready to be framed.
Magazine, AIR FORCE, August 1945
Genuine Air Force magazine, official service journal of the USAAF, August 1945 issue. Complete (64 pages) and in very good overall condition.
Magazine, AIR FORCE, February 1945
Genuine Air Force magazine, official service journal of the USAAF, February 1945 issue. Complete (64 pages) and in good overall condition.
