A wartime machete is one of the things on my bucket list. I wouldn’t mind a nice salty one that I could use around my yard. I like the decoration on the scabbard.  It’s nice to see there are a few things left in your little old shoebox.  mikie

Thank you all, just because of what his aunt said doesn’t mean it’s necessarily true, she has mild dementia and is about 85. I’m surprised she tempered the full name. I am super excited about this helmet. I have no idea how I’ll research it though as I don’t have any subscriptions and the best I can usually get on my own is his time of service. Thank you all for the comments and the little nudge from imagination to reality. I will keep looking at the helmet. This being ID’d is slightly mind blowing, I haven’t had a find like this really ever. I’m the meantime though, I will need to figure out the writing in the back. I will write it down on a nice piece of paper as a diagram so everyone can see it clearly.

I plan on creating a display case for items associated with the Engineers and the cutters will be displayed there as well.

I'd check eBay, find a couple and track them. There are a few much nicer (bayonet & scabbard) ASKING 400-600 (OBO) but actual selling price is lower. I don't believe manufacturer matters that much. Yours is showing quite a bit of rust so I would factor that in. If it's light surface rust & dirt it may be worth lightly cleaning it...maybe.

I well know the excitement of an intriguing new find and jumping to conclusions. I’ve had them turn out both ways, right and wrong. I hope any new info bears you out. There is nothing like a fist-pumping “YES!!!” when it all works out. Or the terrible crash to earth when it doesn’t. There is good advice here about being cautious with making assumptions. At the same time, I admire your enthusiasm for the hobby. Good luck!  mikie

I also have the early gauntlets.  Robert      

Thank you, yep the Wife really loves these seats😂😂😂

You can try University Products, but they are expensive since they specialize in archival supplies for museums and other places that conserve/preserve items.   Leigh    

I am looking to find a true value for this Garand bayonet.  I have been offered $125 and have seen values from $450-$1,250.  Just looking for something realistic.  Thank yo for any help yo might be able to offer.

Name of museum?