Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Feed Block Assembly It is also hand painted

It is also hand painted in typical German fashion with the soldier's name Heisohn

Wonderful Brass construction box buckle with a smooth background

the Australian First Tactical Air Force and the U

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was often seen with this large badge on his headgear during the First World War

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Feed Block Assembly It is also hand paintedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the scarce OSS Drop Knife, 1st pattern. 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, with a lovely blued finish, and looks to have been made from a nearly unissued trapdoor bayonet. There were many of these