Original U.S. WWII Unissued USAAF Imperial Folding Survival Machete Type A-1 with Scabbard & Leg-Tie-Down Helmets The AN/PRC-25

The AN/PRC-25

There are also some scratches and a very small bit of water damage at the bottom

brass steel flap stud with true copper securing rivets

000 in loans and $87

with the blades each sticking out by roughly 42”

Original U.S. WWII Unissued USAAF Imperial Folding Survival Machete Type A-1 with Scabbard & Leg-Tie-Down Helmets The AN/PRC-25Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the distinctive WWII U. S. Army Air Forces Type A 1 folding survival machete, manufactured by the Imperial Knife Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Designed to fold into a compact package for inclusion with emergency equipment, the Type A 1 combines a substantial 9 3 4" machete blade with checkered black plastic grips and an ingenious folding steel guard that both protects the blade