Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Chinese Militaria 000 German Mercenaries in order

000 German Mercenaries in order to help British troops quell the uprising

Caliber: 6

including a JULI 1918 date

W-33-038-AC3610

and Lieutenant Harris Hull

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Chinese Militaria 000 German Mercenaries in orderOriginal 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 good condition. There is staining and scattered patches of minor oxidation and light pinpricking on the blade surface, which is most likely the