Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Empire Edged Weapons had received national publicity as

had received national publicity as the result of his salvage operations on a sunken steamship

This example comes complete with the rare leather & brass hanger

and the inside of BOTH grip scales

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Helmet is missing the chinstraps

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Empire Edged Weapons had received national publicity asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well used 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 fair condition, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with light