Original U.S. WWII USAAF Imperial Folding Survival Machete Type A-1 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia The blade has been re-numbered

The blade has been re-numbered 5233

The interior of the cap has a supple leather sweat band

which ended with Lyle's transfer to the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts-- the Army's primary arms development house for nearly two centuries

" Casale said Thursday from his Glastonbury home

The bore is well used

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Imperial Folding Survival Machete Type A-1 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia The blade has been re-numberedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a World War II U. S. Army Air Force Type A 1 folding machete survival knife. These were manufactured by Imperial Knife Co. Providence RI. as stamped on left ricasso: IMPERIAL PROV. R. I.. Adopted by the US Military in 1942 for the B 4 emergency bail out kit usually attached to the parachute harness. The machete has checkered black plastic grip panels and a blued steel blade. There is a