WWII British WD Ralph Martindale Military Machete & Original WD 1943 Dated Leather Scabbard by ‘J.J.B.’. ED 2213 Hunting Knives

An original WWII era machete by Ralph Martindale who made these machetes for the British War Department (see page 108 of 'British and Commonwealth Military Knives' book by Flook). The machete has a heavy steel blade which is 15” long and 2 ¾” broad at its widest point and is marked ‘J.J.B. Broad Arrow over 1943’. The grips are the correct undamaged black fibre material and are secured by 5 copper rivets to prevent rusting. The handle is holed for wrist cord. One side of the blade has number ‘10’ and visible WD arrow. The blade has staining consistent with age and service use. The machete measures 20 ¼” overall length. This example is complete with its original heavy duty leather scabbard in excellent condition which has a large belt loop & single retaining strap with stud fastener. The loop of the scabbard is impressed with WD arrow and 83’, together with 1943 date and ‘WD arrow. All leather stitching and rivets are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2213.