WW2 Australian machete Knife with scabbard dated 1945

WW2 Australian machete Knife with scabbard dated 1945. Features a Bakelite ‘cross hatched’ riveted grips and wrist strap, mounted onto metal tang and wide face blade measuring 37cm long. Blade is the correct swollen type, being factory and field sharpened and dated 1945. Comes with its brass and canvas scabbard, material period and age stained, small hole to back edge, belt hanger has some thread fraying. Solid example, these are becoming very collectable pieces.