Un-Issued 2000 Dated British WD Ralph Martindale Military Machete & 2006 Dated WD DPM Camouflage Scabbard. ED 2183 Other Blades

Un-Issued 2000 Dated British WD Ralph Martindale Military Machete & 2006 Dated WD DPM Camouflage Scabbard. ED 2183 - ED 2183

An original n-issued Ralph Martindale military machete who made these machetes for the British War Department (see page 113 of 'British and Commonwealth Military Knives' book by Flook). The machete has a heavy steel bolo / parang shaped blade which is 12” long and 3 ¼” broad at its widest point. The grips are wood secured by 3 brass rivets. The handle is holed for wrist cord. One side of the blade is stamped with manufacturers name & Crocodile trade mark together with WD arrow, stores code and 2000 date. The blade also has most of its original manufacturer’s label (illustrated in the images). The blade has just light storage staining. The cutting edge is sharp with no signs of use. The machete measures 18 ¼” overall length. This example is complete with its original WD DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material) Camouflaged scabbard in very good condition which has a large belt loop with additional wire belt loop & single retaining strap with stud fastener ( the centre of the retaining strap has been repaired at some point in its life). The rear of the scabbard has its original WD label dated 2006 and with stores codes. All material and stitching are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2183

£295.00