Original WWII U.S. OSS Philippine Guerilla Machete with Original Leather Sheath German Militaria The “Höherer Dienst” (Higher Career)

The “Höherer Dienst” (Higher Career) required a university degree

These ambushes would become known as the Battle of Pozzuolo

however the left side has a fairly clear 1917 date

to reward civilians in the employ of the German public services for long and faithful service

Original WWII U.S. OSS Philippine Guerilla Machete with Original Leather Sheath German Militaria The “Höherer Dienst” (Higher Career)Original Item: Only One Available. According to the reference book U. S. Military Knives, Bayonets and Machetes, Book III by M. H. Cole, this machete was manufactured by the Cruver Manufacturing Company. The Machete was unmarked with the intention of not to divulge the country of origin if captured by enemy forces. The machete is believed to have been made for the OSS, with the intention of them to be used in the Philippines in the hands of irregular