Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Technical Books from 6 November 1943 to

from 6 November 1943 to 7 August 1944 he commanded the large carrier Essex (CV-9)

four overseas service sleeve stripes

These experiments created a tremendous demand for men to make the chamber runs

According to tradition

This was not a helmet that spent the war in an armory

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Technical Books from 6 November 1943 toOriginal 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