Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet MG 42 commanding it at Gettysburg and

commanding it at Gettysburg and in the Atlanta Campaign

supplied to each E

The right side features a coat of arms and the left side features a large cypher with a crown over an engraved "K"

They later saw service in both WWI & WWII

The 44th shared a base with a B-17 unit

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet MG 42 commanding it at Gettysburg andOriginal 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, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with