Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Russian Field Gear as the long delay enabled

as the long delay enabled longer time-in-flight to distant targets

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Each fully marked as cast into the steel body: DEUTSCHE WAFFEN UND MUNITIONS FABRIKEN

which was transformed in the subsequent models

The piping color is also somewhat faded Ready to add to your collection

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Russian Field Gear as the long delay enabledOriginal 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, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with