US WWII Army Jungle Machete Ontario Knife Co. 1943

Original era manufacture. Rough factory finish to the 18 inch blade, with a factory applied edge, displaying clear markings and a 1943 date. Black plastic grip which is secured with four, flush ground steel rivets.Dark OD canvas scabbard, with nicely contrasting light OD trim, clean, well marked, with a metal reinforced throat.  The scabbard is very sound, near new, showing minimal age and wear, stenciled U.S. Midland Fabrics Co. 1944 below the belt loop.