United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac padded and maker marked "ARTHUS

padded and maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS"

Die struck in zinc alloy

circa 1925-30

it is often referred to informally as the "Congressional Medal of Honor"

Footnote: William James Steel Hatter was born on November 17

United States. A Legitimus No.18 Machete Knife By Collins & Co. consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac padded and maker marked "ARTHUS35cm long machete knife, with the iron steel blade measuring at 23cm (l) x 5cm (w) and engraved Collins & Co. Legitimus, Made in USA, No 18 on one side, with engraved two lines running parallel to the edge of the blade on both sides. With a brass cross guard and a black wooden handle, fitted into a leather scabbard with a stamped makers mark for Collin & Co, detailing of leaves and the number 13. The scabbard is missing the tip, with a small hole