Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Books & Films At 1217 hrs on Christmas

At 1217 hrs on Christmas Eve

mostly WARE (lamination lines)

The chest badge measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" and has a vertical pin with tang-style 'c' catch

but in 1892 it was passed over by the U

and MIDDTN / CONN / 1850 on the tail of the lock plate

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Books & Films At 1217 hrs on ChristmasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the scarce 1st pattern OSS Drop Knife. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WWII, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This OSS Drop Knife is in very good condition, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with