Original U.S. WWII Unissued USAAF Imperial Folding Survival Machete Type A-1 with Scabbard & Leg-Tie-Down Helmets although the cane broke away

although the cane broke away from the statue long ago

There are also some scratches and a very small bit of water damage at the bottom

There is an Amphibious Engineers Seahorse patch on the left breast pocket

and measures approximately 14 3/4" x 4 1/8"

Original U.S. WWII Unissued USAAF Imperial Folding Survival Machete Type A-1 with Scabbard & Leg-Tie-Down Helmets although the cane broke awayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the distinctive WWII U. S. Army Air Forces Type A 1 folding survival machete, manufactured by the Imperial Knife Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Designed to fold into a compact package for inclusion with emergency equipment, the Type A 1 combines a substantial 9 3 4" machete blade with checkered black plastic grips and an ingenious folding steel guard that both protects the blade