Item Description
Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. The United States Army Security Agency (ASA) was the United States Army's signals intelligence branch from 1945 to 1987. It was essentially the precursor to the NSA (National Security Agency). Although most ASA units focused upon SIGINT (signals intelligence) most if not all ASA units contained HUMINT (human intelligence) specialists as well, mostly interrogators and counter-intelligence specialists.
This is a phenomenal presentation machete engraved to Staff Sergeant Ronald G. Deleon, presented to him by the officers and men of the 408th Army Security Agency Company, which was attached to the 8th Special Forces Group in Panama for Signals Intelligence Purposes (intercept, decrypt, and analyze radio messages). Definitely worthy of further research! The machete is engraved:
FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEN
OF THE 408TH ASA CO.
SSG. RONALD G. DELEON
AUG 75 - JUN 78
The machete comes with its original ornate sheath, with white tassels protruding from under a red, yellow, and black flower cockade. The top of the sheath is stamped PANAMA. The machete and sheath are both mounted to a small board for display.
A truly gorgeous piece for a very scarce unit! Comes ready for further research and display.
Approximate Dimensions:
Blade Length: 12"
Blade Style: Machete
Overall length: 17¼”
Sheath length: 13” + Belt Loop
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