Original U.S. WWII Airborne Jigged Bone Presto Schrade M2 Knife French Militaria The scabbard bodies proved to

The scabbard bodies proved to be brittle in service

and trigger guard with serial number 48374

von Stauffenberg’s intended target escaped with minor injuries

It is fitted with a magnificent iron open work side plate and real quality steel mounts

Unfortunately both sling swivels have been lost to the ages

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Jigged Bone Presto Schrade M2 Knife French Militaria The scabbard bodies proved toOriginal Item: Only One Available. These M2 Paratrooper pockets knives with the early war issue "jigged bone" handles (scales or grip) and lanyard loop are among the hardest to find on the market today. This very good example in fully functional condition is marked on the base of the blade as follows: GEO. SCHRADE KNIFE CO. INC B'PORT, CT. and: PRESTO PAT. JAN. 30 40 MADE IN U. S. A. Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket, these