Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise The hilt has about 60%

The hilt has about 60% of the original nickel plating remaining

correct wire vents

The brass base has 3 screw holes for mounting

The company "Sword-and-Wreath" logo is engraved into the blade

A charming little sword that no doubt once made a little boy very happy

Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise The hilt has about 60%Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare U. S. WWII produced Oscar Paradummy. It is believed that only a handful of these paradummies were ever produced with only 12 known to exist today. A paradummy is a military deception device first used in World War II, intended to imitate a drop of paratroop attackers. This can cause the enemy to shift forces or fires unnecessarily, or lure enemy troops into staged ambushes. The devices were