Original U.S. / British Early Revolutionary War era Colonial Blacksmith Hand Forged Trade Tomahawk With Visible Hallmarks - Possibly Earlier Fur Trade Axe MG 13 The grip is a very

The grip is a very good black celluloid-over-wood base

The lid has an engraved silver plaque which Royal Flying Corps (RFC) wing insignia and reads:TOMAJOR SHEKLETONA GREATFUL APPRECIATIONFROMOFFICERS OF 28 SQUADRONSEPT 1916No

and close examination with a magnifying glass indicates that this is definitely an original period marking

to allow the sword to rest easily against the wearer's side when worn

but they appear to be from period use

Original U.S. / British Early Revolutionary War era Colonial Blacksmith Hand Forged Trade Tomahawk With Visible Hallmarks - Possibly Earlier Fur Trade Axe MG 13 The grip is a veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Colonial Era British or American trade tomahawk. The head is in remarkable condition with some pitting and does appear to be ground dug. The handle does appear to be a later replacement. This example appears to be ground dug, as there are signs of very old pitting present on the head. The handle is original and does have cracking with wood loss present. The head of the tomahawk is