United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. Auction Archive only single leaf showing enamel

only single leaf showing enamel loss

exhibiting light soiling and staining)

the eagle has loosened from its fittings

measuring 50 mm in diameter and securely held in place by a row of machine stitching

dated 31 March 1944

United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. Auction Archive only single leaf showing enamel35cm long machete knife, with the iron steel blade measuring at 23cm (l) x 5cm (w) and engraved Collins & Co. Legitimus, Made in USA, No 18 on one side, with engraved two lines running parallel to the edge of the blade on both sides. With a brass cross guard and a black wooden handle, fitted into a leather scabbard with a stamped makers mark for Collin & Co, detailing of leaves and the number 13. The scabbard is missing the tip, with a small hole