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Genuine Ww2 Machete With Canvas New Sheath Australian Army Bakelite War Knife
Genuine Australian 1944 Bolo Style Machete with G. Just released from War Stocks, this Bolo Style Machete Manufactured in 1944 comes with a Canvas Sheath. History of the Bolo Style Machete. The machete most commonly used by the Australian Army during WW2 were the (British) Bolo style of machete. This is the most commonly encountered Australian WW2 machete. This machete has bakelite handles instead of wood as used previously. It is normally found with a canvas sheath, evidently a leather sheath was issued prior to the adoption of the canvas sheath. This machete is marked D /I\ D above DC 45.
Examples are also found with 44. This is believed to be the year of manufacture. More info on these and other Military Machetes can be found at. Feel free to contact me with any questions. The item "Genuine WW2 Machete with Canvas New Sheath Australian Army Bakelite War Knife" is in sale since Sunday, May 30, 2021.
- Campaign: World War II
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Product Type: Knives