Machete, M-1942, DISSTON 1943, with Canvas Scabbard, WILLIAMSVILLE BUFF MFG. CO. 1944, Normandy

Genuine WWII US M1942 machete, featuring a 17.90-inch blade and black bakelite grips.

Made by Disston in 1943.

Comes in its original OD 7 canvas scabbard, manufactured by Williamsville Buff Mfg. Co. in 1944.

Such machetes were, amongst other branches of service, quite popular with American paratroopers and Marines manning the .30 machine gun.

Homogeneous set, in good overall condition; found in Normandy.