Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet British Edged Weapons It measures approximately 36 x

It measures approximately 36 x 30 inches

the American Air Service on the front consisted of only a few Aero Squadrons of the 1st Pursuit Group

with just a bit of honest wear

Overall a very good German WWII M38 Luftschutz helmet with a nice decal

At the ceremony

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet British Edged Weapons It measures approximately 36 xOriginal 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. There were many of these