Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet DVD broken off at one side

broken off at one side

included from 1939 on parts of southern Moravia

This pack is well worn but is a good example of militia and early issue “hard pack” knapsacks of the Civil War era

style designs and Belgian

These were brought back by Dick after the war as a remembrance of his time in the Pacific

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet DVD broken off at one sideOriginal 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 light