Original Australian WWII 1945 Machete with Bakelite Grips and Canvas Scabbard Receiver Top Cover though still visible

though still visible

as many were removed in arsenal

the German fleet had made it back to the defensive minefields surrounding their bases

Of course dating from almost 120 years ago both Helmet and Tunic are in size small by today's sizes but were appropriate to the time

Original One-of-a-Kind Item

Original Australian WWII 1945 Machete with Bakelite Grips and Canvas Scabbard Receiver Top Cover though still visibleOriginal Item: Only One Available. A little seen Australian WW2 machete that has bakelite grips instead of wood as used on previous versions. It is typically found with a canvas sheath, evidently a leather sheath was issued prior to the adoption of the canvas sheath This machete is marked D [broad arrow] D above DC 45. The manufacturer was Die Casters Pty Ltd a Melbourne based firm and it was produced in 1945. Die Casters were precision molding