Knife/Legitimus No. 18

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Identifier2007-08-08_object_073Parts2007-08-08_object_073_012007-08-08_object_073_022007-08-08_object_073_03Accession Number2007-8-8Catalog Number2007-8-8/73Object NameKnifeDescriptionWWII era Collins & Company made machete. Dark bone handle with inlaid brass rivets. Large brass bolster above handle. Knife blade is silver metal with two vertical lines up each side of blade. At base of blade on one side, "Collins & Co. Legitimus Made in USA No. 18." Knife also includes brown leather sheath that is decorated on front with pressed leaf design around edge. At bottom center, Collins & Co. logo with arm, chisel, and crown. Above, "13." Back side of sheath is plain.ManufacturerCollins & Co.Datecirca 1939-1945DimensionsL: 14.125 inBibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyrightCatalog RecordView original catalog record

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