Machete, British-Made, with Canvas Scabbard, ATLAS 1943, Laundry Number
Interesting genuine WWII British-made machete, 18.1-inch blade.
Manufactured in Sheffield, England.
Comes in its original US OD 7 canvas scabbard, produced by Atlas in 1943, on which laundry number P6519 has been stenciled.
Quite good overall condition.
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Interesting genuine WWII British-made machete, 18.1-inch blade.
Manufactured in Sheffield, England.
Comes in its original US OD 7 canvas scabbard, produced by Atlas in 1943, on which laundry number P6519 has been stenciled.
Quite good overall condition.
