Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet - Loose Spanish Flags Mask and carry bag bear

Mask and carry bag bear British markings and WWII dates

The signal pistol is marked with serial number 14677 on the forward lower portion of the right hand side of the frame

the top jaw and screw are gone and an ugly iron band put around the front to hold it together

or whether there is a catch that is not releasing internally

and still shows signs of past oxidation that was removed

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet - Loose Spanish Flags Mask and carry bag bearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair and loose 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 overall good condition, with a lovely blued finish, and looks to have been made from a nearly unissued trapdoor bayonet. The stamped D