Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The original uniform regulations were

The original uniform regulations were published in August 1943 after approvals from the Uniform Board

Blade Style: T-Backed Armor Piercing

but auxiliaries of the armed forces

The edge shows the original machining marks

Both are called rapid-firing (RF) in references

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage The original uniform regulations wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 fair condition, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with heavy surface