Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Sawback Survival Machete by ALCOSO with Scabbard - circa 1940-1943 British Artwork & Posters The blade had been covered

The blade had been covered in cosmoline but shows no staining from it

The model was later simplified

- Souvenir of Italy 5th Army 1944 Mother's pillow cover

when the bronze barrel jacket was replaced by a more economical steel one

It has a 18 1/2" double-side engraved and decorated blade

Original Rare German WWII Luftwaffe Sawback Survival Machete by ALCOSO with Scabbard - circa 1940-1943 British Artwork & Posters The blade had been coveredOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are exceedingly rare on the market, especially in a sawback configuration with the original steel scabbard! 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 beautiful German WWII Luftwaffe