Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Japanese Documents and Books Overall condition of the jacket

Overall condition of the jacket is in very good

and is the best that we have ever seen

but it is definitely solid

stitched with 6 panels and a thin brown leather band going around the circumference of the helmet

+/- as this example is marked indicates nominal weight (marking is somewhat faded)

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Japanese Documents and Books Overall condition of the jacketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good 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 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