Australian WWII SMLE M-1944 Machete Bayonet & Scabbard French Militaria troops fighting the Japanese from

troops fighting the Japanese from the 15th of September 1944 until the 17th of April 1945

It sailed to Europe to join the American Expeditionary Force in fighting World War I

Sumatra and Flores made slightly different style kris designs so today there is a large variety for the collectors to choose from

The muzzle booster was of an indigenous design

blade length

Australian WWII SMLE M-1944 Machete Bayonet & Scabbard French Militaria troops fighting the Japanese fromNew Made Item: We haven't seen an original in years, this is a new made high quality reproduction Australian M 1944 Machete Bayonet or Bolo Bayonet for use by Airborne troops on S. M. L. E. #1 Mk 3 Rifles for use in the Jungle War against the Japanese in South East Asia. This high carbon steel blade with oil rubbed wood grips comes complete in jungle green stiff canvas scabbard with belt loop. A very rare bayonet that doubled as a Machete. Quality