Third Reich Luftwaffe Survival Machete-Alcoso

Seemingly a contract exclusive to Alcoso, this weapon, though not strictly a dagger is missing from most collections. Originally part of the “ditching” equipment supplied to Luftwaffe bomber crews, predominantly those flying the HE111, it is today a rare survivor.
This example has steel based fittings which have good age toning but no damage. Wooden grip plates, having diagonal anti slip cut outs are perfectly fitted and secured by screw headed bolts and nuts. Enormous bolo type blade is in fine condition having only slight sharpening and minor signs of age in the surfaces. The Alcoso trademark is placed along the blade in the upper ricasso area.This blade would clean easily to a near mint state. Anodised scabbard has no damage and retains both side mounted throat screws.
Difficult to find in anything like this very collectible condition.

Code: 53636