Machete and scabbard : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Australian Army machete and green canvas scabbard. The machete has a single edge bolo blade with a laminated plain wood grip having four alloy rivets attaching them to the tang. The right side is carved with 'A' and there is a hole in the pommel to insert a wrist strap. The scabbard is stitched and has steel rivets down one edge. A small pouch is stitched on the front for a sharpening stone (missing). The press stud is missing from the securing strap of the pouch. There are steel rivets at the throat and a belt loop is stiched to the rear, incorporating a wire hook belt loop and a press stud webbing strap to go across the handle. Marked on the back of the scabbard is '8465-66-011-5820 (broad arrow) CANTAS'.

Carried by 2806594 Corporal Aaron Allen Rutledge who served as crew commander on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Personnel Carrier (PC) Type 2 with 2 Cavalry Regiment in East Timor.