Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Artwork & Posters • 1917 Wool uniform tunic

• 1917 Wool uniform tunic with fantastic rare French made 82nd All American patch to the left shoulder

This is the classic Cuirassier/heavy Cavalry Sword often referred to as the AN XI having been adopted in the 11th year following the French revolution

He lead a pack artillery section of 12 men in combat and was a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor

Serial number 25074 is  found on the receiver below the maker mark

Original British WWII Royal Air Force Crash Axe dated 1939 - Air Ministry and Maker Marked British Artwork & Posters • 1917 Wool uniform tunicOriginal Item: Only One Available. Covered overall in slight salt and pepper pitting, this is the real thing: a CRASH AXE used by Crewmen to break out of damaged aircraft. Heavy hard Rubber permanently attached handle cover with large curved blade axe head with spike protruding rearward. Measures 15 3 4 inches long, with a 7 1 2 inch long head. Marked on the exposed shaft: CHILLINGTON 1939 2IF 1 (CROWN) A. M. There are also markings on the handle, but