Original WWII U.S. OSS Philippine Guerilla Machete with Original Leather Sheath MG 42 Accessories while the cylinder serial number

while the cylinder serial number has unfortunately worn away

indicated by the marking S 80

He was discharged from the army on May 29th

There is powder burn around the cap nipple and on the hammer

Vith and so were you

Original WWII U.S. OSS Philippine Guerilla Machete with Original Leather Sheath MG 42 Accessories while the cylinder serial numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. According to the reference book U. S. Military Knives, Bayonets and Machetes, Book III by M. H. Cole, this machete was manufactured by the Cruver Manufacturing Company. The Machete was unmarked with the intention of not to divulge the country of origin if captured by enemy forces. The machete is believed to have been made for the OSS, with the intention of them to be used in the Philippines in the hands of irregular