Machete from Operation Desert Storm

Machete from Operation Desert Storm

Military History, Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, Weapons, Tools

This object is a machete obtained by a family member while deployed for Operation Desert Storm and passed down through family members. The machete itself has a decorative leather sheath, a black handle, and a long slightly curved steel blade. The blade shows surface ware but seems fairly well maintained. The sheath is made of brown leather and features metal studs, braided cords, and tassels. The writing on the sheath makes out “Guatemala” maybe indicating where it was crafted. This machete was passed down through family members.

ID: A single machete laid side by side with a brown leather sheath. The steel blade is 18 inches with a sharp curved edge. The sheath has a loop for carrying it on a belt and is decorated with metal studs, braided cords, tassels and engraved with “Guatemala” and some floral patterns.

Physical Dimensions: 24” blade with matching 24” sheath. 6” black handle. 30” total

Unknown (Guatemala)

Personal Collection

Circa 1990-1991

Cody Garner

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JPG

English

Physical Object