Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife with Horn Handle ZB 26-ZB 30 though a piece of wire

though a piece of wire has been tied around both eyelets as well

A tremendous amount of work is dedicated to creating these pieces

included futile frontal attacks by the Union army on December 13 against entrenched Confederate defenders along the Sunken Wall on the heights behind the city

1880 next to this

for maker Alois Rettenmaier Schwäb

Original U.S. WWII Collins & Co. Legitimus No.18 Machete V44 Knife with Horn Handle ZB 26-ZB 30 though a piece of wireOriginal Items: Only one available. These types of knives are extremely rare on today's market, especially in conditions such as this. Made by Collins & Co. of Hartford, Conn, this is a LEGITIMUS model No. 18 V 44 type Machete with the correct pressed cattle horn Handle. This Bowie style knife measures 14 inches long overall, with a 9 3 8 inch clip point blade. Blade is 2 inches wide at the widest point. It is offered in very good condition, complete