Original German WWII Heer Army Pioneer Corps Unteroffizier NCO M43 Combat Tunic with Medal Ribbons - RBNr. Marked Sharps Rifle and both sides of the

and both sides of the cross guard retain the original finish almost completely

We were told the principal use of this style was for beheadings

The two stars on the ribbon indicate that it was awarded twice to the soldier who received it

It measures approximately 40" x 75"

Specifications:Blade Length: 10"Blade Style: "Bolo" MacheteOverall length: 15 ¾” Crossguard: 3 ½” Scabbard Length: 11" A bolo is a large cutting tool of Filipino origin similar to the machete

Original German WWII Heer Army Pioneer Corps Unteroffizier NCO M43 Combat Tunic with Medal Ribbons - RBNr. Marked Sharps Rifle and both sides of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely service used mid war pattern German WWII Heer Army Pioneer Corps Unteroffiziere ohne Portepee (Junior NCO) M 43 Field Uniform Tunic, a simplified version of the M 40, which was itself a more rugged and simplified version of the M 36. These were often not official designations, just those that collectors like to use, and as the war progressed the Heer Army and other branches switched to uniforms