Now that I think about it, Dad used to have a 1944 dated (if my memory is correct) machete tucked up in the basement rafters. I last saw around 1981 before I moved across the country. For all I know, it could still be there. 

Uh oh, I think you spelled it wrong…   this sounds like one of those stolen valor vids when an actual veteran asks “what’s your MOS” and then they answer “ 82nd cav. Rangers delta force special ops sniper” 🤣

thank you for the clarification, he was stationed in germany so that makes sense

U.S. ARMY ELEMENT CENTRAL ARMY GROUP   This is a NATO command.

Disabled WWII officer’s Victoria Cross to be put up for auction. https://share.google/uBtF1U1w1V6rWp4Mc

I believe 'SWI' stands for 'Schreck Wholesale Industries'. Not WW2 indeed, but they are good quality and are fine to use in re-enactment or in the yard. I do see them at shows regularly, usually coupled with an original scabbard and being offered as original.   I have a few original British machetes, but an original US M1942 always eluded me for some reason...    

Seems like someone made a boo boo.     

I just saw this on our favorite auction site. I wonder how many they will sell?  

I have recently found one of my grandfather's OG 507s (I think) and has this patch on the sleeve. I don't know what unit it is so if anyone can help identify it, I would be much obliged.

I like it! Looks way better than mine? How’s the fabric on the outside? How’d you get it all flush with light wrinkles?