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A rare and authentic Imperial Iranian Air Force pilot uniform, accompanied by a matching piece of fabric intended for tailoring a flight hat cover-both items included in a single package. Remarkably, the package remains unopened, exactly as it was originally sealed and packed in the United States over 50 years ago. The jacket was manufactured in the U. With four pockets, crafted from the highest quality gabardine fabric, a premium blend of Dacron and wool, tailored by the internationally recognized Bendon Dress Co. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship. This was designed to match the prestige of the elite pilots of the Imperial Iranian Air Force. Size: XS (Extra Small). The jacket features only the Air Force branch insignia (wings) on the collar and original buttons. Additional photos shown are for reference only to demonstrate the color and style, as the actual uniform remains sealed in its original packaging. Note: Any chest or shoulder insignia visible in the sample photos do not belong to this jacket. The actual item has no patches or emblems, aside from the collar wings and buttons.

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WWII Era Original US Army Air Force Bailout Folding Machete Survival Knife w/Guard – Marked: Imperial Prov. Up for sale is a WWII Era Original US Army Air Force Bailout Folding Machete Survival Knife w/Guard. No rust or pitting. No nicks or chips in the blade. Minor evidence of sharpening. The blade is marked: Imperial Prov. The blade is 10″ long, with an overall lenght of 17″. It has an intergral folding blade guard. The guard folds into the handle when open or over the blade when closed, see photos. The release button is no longer present, the locking mechanism still functions, you just need to use a small tool to unlock it. The machete is used, please see photos for condition. This machete was adopted in October 1942 for the B-4 Emergency Bail Out Kit, usually attached to the parachute harness. Cole Book, “The Best of US Military Knifes, Bayonets and Machetes” page #195. This would make a great accessory to add to your WWII collection. Check out my other items. The item “WWII US Army Air Force Folding Machete Survival Knife withGuard Imperial NICE” is in sale since Thursday, March 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: United States
• Country: United States of America
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period War: WWII 1939-1945
• Item Description: Folding Machete
• Model: Bailout Survival Machete
• Vintage: Original
• Branch of Service: US Army Air Force USAAF
• Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
• Brand: Imperial

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ORIGINAL, WW2, US ARMY AIR FORCES, AIRCREW, SURVIVAL FOLDING MACHETE, TYPE A1! MACHETE IS BLUED IN FINISH AND FOLDS WITH LOCKBACK SAFETY COVER! MACHETE HAS ITS ORIGINAL LANYARD AND HOLSTER! HAS DING IN BLADE, SHOWS USE, WITH SCUFFS, AND HOLSTER SHOWS WEAR. GOOD OVERALL CONDITION, ORIGINAL WW2, MFG BY IMPERIAL OF PROVIDENCE RHODE ISLAND, AND SO MARKED. SEE ALL 12 PHOTOS! ORIGINAL, FULLY SERVICEABLE, WW2 AVIATION COLLECTIBLE! The item “WW2 US Army Air Forces Folding Survival Machete A-1 With Sheath Holster IMPERIAL” is in sale since Thursday, April 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “wwsurplus” and is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: IMPERIAL

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The blade is true and straight but does have some dents and/or marring. Opens and closes without issue. Some visible signs of surface rust. Crack accross the hilt/handle on one side. The sheath is in great condition, Complete with leg strap and working snap closure. It does have some stains and signs of age. Please be aware this is a collector piece. The item “US WW II Imperial Army Air Force Survival Machete Knife Folding Military WW2″ is in sale since Tuesday, December 12, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “your_grail” and is located in Chandler, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Imperial

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Imperial folding machete from WWll. Issued to USAAF in survival packs. Sheath leather is not hard or brittle. No sharpening stone in sheath. Some rust on knife. One small crack on handle. Blade unlocking button missing but mechanism inside works great. Refer to pics as they are part of the description. These knives are a rare find and would make a great collection piece. Thank you for looking. The item “US WW II Imperial Army Air Force Survival Machete Knife -Folding/Military Korean” is in sale since Saturday, March 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “damowallac-3″ and is located in Fordsville, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Imperial

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Imperial folding machete from WWll. Issued to USAAF in survival packs. Sheath leather is not hard or brittle. No sharpening stone in sheath. Some rust on knife. One small crack on handle. Blade unlocking button missing but mechanism inside works great. Refer to pics as they are part of the description. These knives are a rare find and would make a great collection piece. Thank you for looking. The item “US WW II Imperial Army Air Force Survival Machete Knife -Folding/Military -WW2″ is in sale since Wednesday, February 07, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “damowallac-3″ and is located in Fordsville, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Imperial

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Vintage World War II Army Air Corps aircrew survival machete. This machete looks barely used, The sheath is in great condition, Complete with leg strap and working snap closure. For more information See pages 195 and 196 of M. Cole’s The Best of U. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes. The tang on this survival machete is stamped’IMPERIAL PROV. The checkered grip handle is made of bakelite material. If you have any question’s or concern’s please ask and be sure to ZOOM in on picture’s as they describe the item better than I can. Thanks for looking and have a great day. The item “US WW II Imperial Army Air Force Survival Machete Knife -Folding/Military -WW2″ is in sale since Tuesday, November 28, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “leahpony” and is located in Flintstone, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Period: World War II
• Country: United States
• Item: US Folding Survival Machete
• Knifemaker: Imperial

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Vintage World War II Army Air Corps aircrew survival machete. This machete looks barely used, The sheath is in great condition, Complete with leg strap and working snap closure. For more information See pages 195 and 196 of M. Cole’s The Best of U. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes. The tang on this survival machete is stamped’IMPERIAL PROV. The checkered grip handle is made of bakelite material. If you have any question’s or concern’s please ask and be sure to ZOOM in on picture’s as they describe the item better than I can. Thanks for looking and have a great day. The item “US WW II Imperial Army Air Force Survival Machete Knife -Folding/Military -WW2″ is in sale since Friday, October 27, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “leahpony” and is located in Flintstone, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Period: World War II
• Country: United States
• Item: US Folding Survival Machete
• Knifemaker: Imperial

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Books, Maps and Photographs. China, Ceramics and Glass. Tel: +44 (0) 1752 221443, or visit us at: Parade Antiques, 27 New Street, Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2NB. WWI Imperial Russian Naval Air Force Overseas Cap. An extremely rare overseas cap for an aviator in the Imperial Russian Navy dated 1916. Information about naval aviation in Imperial Russia is understandably sparse, but records exist concerning Dimitry Grigorovich’s construction of several “M-type” flying boats for the Baltic Fleet in 1913. The cap has the Winged Anchor badge of the Imperial Russian Naval Airforce and on the inside bears the maker’s details, a faint depiction of the Tsarist Eagle and the date of 1916 (just a year before the Revolution). The cap came from a world-renowned collection of military headgear belonging to Robby Wilson. The collection is widely regarded as the largest of its kind and led to the formation of the Robby Wilson Foundation in 2008. A non-profit organisation dedicated to acquiring, authenticating and disseminating rare examples of headgear via a virtual museum. The cap is large in size; we believe either 58 or 59. Its condition is excellent, with some slight age-related wear. Size: 29 x 10.5 x 4 Weight: 188g. _gsrx_vers_566 GS 6.7.1 (566). The item “Robbie Wilson Collection WWI Imperial Russian Naval Air Force Overseas Cap” is in sale since Monday, May 19, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War I (1914-1918)\Helmets/ Hats”. The seller is “paradeantiques_online” and is located in Plymouth. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Uniform/ Clothing
• Clothing Type: Helmets/ Hats
• Era: 1914-1945
• Conflict: World War I (1914-1918)
• Service: Navy
• Country/ Organization: Russia
• Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued

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