Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Survival Machete by ALCOSO with Modified Cross Guard - circa 1940-1943 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Cylinder shows dings and pits

Cylinder shows dings and pits

The pommel nut is also brass

looks almost new

It bears original green paint with German maker code

It still has the lovely black wool "Caterpillar" type wool comb on top

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Survival Machete by ALCOSO with Modified Cross Guard - circa 1940-1943 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles Cylinder shows dings and pitsOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are exceedingly rare on the market, in any condition and configuration. These WWII German Luftwaffe Survival Machetes were issued to bomber crews on the Eastern front, as well as to pilots. Surviving in the cold climates made construction of shelter a major priority, and the sawback machete was adapt at both chopping and sawing wood. This is a lovely service used German WWII Luftwaffe Smoothback Survival