Original U.S. WWI - WWII USMC Square Entrenching Machete by Disston U.S.A. with Scabbard IMA Merchandise The Eighth took full advantage

The Eighth took full advantage of this break and "Big Week" was staged

On May 17 the Squadron began moving to Korba on the Gulf of Tunis

with a lovely aged brass patina

From 1856 to 1865 it was known as Allen & Wheelock (Worcester)

Original U.S. WWI - WWII USMC Square Entrenching Machete by Disston U.S.A. with Scabbard IMA Merchandise The Eighth took full advantageOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced at the end of WWI and in use up through WWII, this is a very nice U. S. Marine Corps Square Entrenching Machete, made by Disston and still with its original scabbard. These were intended to cut through brush as well as the ground to help secure a foothold during action. They were often used by landing forces to help quickly make a nice emplacement. The blade on this example is in very good condition, and