United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. Archive under glass in a wooden

under glass in a wooden frame

demonstrating evidence of postwar assembly and replacement

Edgar Scholtz (6)

A fine striking in silver

A Wehrmacht Officer’s aiguillette hangs from the second button from the top and is looped through the right shoulder board

United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. Archive under glass in a wooden35cm 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