Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Historical Military Books 1330 to protect the exposed

1330 to protect the exposed face

7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns mounted in a remote-controlled dorsal gun turret

with some dents and scrapes

The small tape tag with his name reads:

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Historical Military Books 1330 to protect the exposedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 fair condition, and looks to have been made from a trapdoor bayonet that had seen service and wear. The original finish is worn, with heavy surface