{"product_id":"original-scarce-australian-wwii-15-machete-with-plastic-handles-and-canvas-sheath-dated-1945","title":"Original Scarce Australian WWII 15” Machete with Plastic Handles and Canvas Sheath - Dated 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely \"salty\" service used example of a WWII Australian Issue Machete, often referred to as a “Machete 15 Inch” in Australian Army parlance. Correctly marked with a DD \"Broad arrow\" and dated 1945, these machetes are quite difficult to find on this side of the globe, especially with the original canvas scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis machete is blade marked faintly with \u003cstrong\u003e“D (Broad Arrow) D” \u003c\/strong\u003ewith \u003cstrong\u003e“DC-1945”\u003c\/strong\u003e underneath. The DC indicates that this particular example was fabricated by Die Casters Pty Ltd of Melbourne. The machete itself is in very good service used condition, with an oxidized peppery patina on the blade, and an edge that shows signs of use and sharpening. The original brown plastic \/ bakelite grip scales are in very good condition, unbroken, and only showing light wear from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheath is the correct original specimen that matches the machete perfectly. It is the second version sheath which is constructed of canvas, which held up much better in a tropical environment as opposed to the original leather model. It does show wear and staining from use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely period used example with a patina that is impossible\u003cbr\u003eto duplicate. Ready for display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 14 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Machete\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 20 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 15 1\/2\" + belt loop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41623201415237,"sku":"ONSV22KBD109","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV22KBD109__01.jpg?v=1716224318","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-scarce-australian-wwii-15-machete-with-plastic-handles-and-canvas-sheath-dated-1945","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}