Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly If only the bayonet could

If only the bayonet could talk

During that time I flew 509 hours and 30 minutes "operational" time and 30 hours and 30 minutes of "Other CBI" time

The left should bears an embroidered Obergefreiter chevron

Approximate size 7 1/2 (60 cm) with full leather

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly If only the bayonet couldOriginal 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. The stamped D guard has a