Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet and Added Frog Japanese Navy Illuminating

Illuminating

with the correct thick leather belt

after he was promoted to Generalmajor and made commander of the 18th Panzer Division

with the left side of the badge having suffered some loss of the gilding

Offered in very nice condition

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet and Added Frog Japanese Navy IlluminatingOriginal 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