Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Lock Assembly The Eisenhüttenwerke company of Thale

The Eisenhüttenwerke company of Thale carried out prototype design and testing

with 96276 appearing on the underside of the barrel

1 Distinguished Service Medal

We have seen blades with only the RZM mark that still have the logo

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Lock Assembly The Eisenhüttenwerke company of ThaleOriginal 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, with a lovely blued finish, and looks to have been made from a nearly unissued trapdoor bayonet. There were many of these