Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet m Around this is an Oak

Around this is an Oak leaf wreath

there marked IM FEUER VERGOLDET (Gilt in fire)

Original Item: One-of-a-kind: Robert Eugene Hollenbeck (ASN 37 529 309) was born on June 15th

A wonderful totally genuine grouping perfect for the WWII German collector

and by 1897 the last serial was 80389

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet m Around this is an OakOriginal 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