Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade Presto M2 No.3 Knife with Plastic Handle U.S. Uniforms The Schutzpolizei or the Schupo

The Schutzpolizei or the Schupo was the state run protection police of NSDAP Germany and a branch of the Ordnungspolizei

a scroll with the relief inscription «СССР» (“SSSR”) bisected by the image of the hammer and sickle

Another country that explored the use of the design was Uruguay

Jacket is in size US 44 and has retained all period original components including original knit waist band (period replacement) and sleeve cuffs

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade Presto M2 No.3 Knife with Plastic Handle U.S. Uniforms The Schutzpolizei or the SchupoOriginal Item: Only One Available. These M2 Paratrooper pockets knives with the mid war issue imitation jigged bone handles (scales or grip) are relatively hard to find, as they were quickly replaced with the metal scaled version. This very nice example, offered in very good fully functional condition, is marked on the base of the blade ricasso as follows: GEO. SCHRADE BRIDGEPORT CONN. The other side is marked: PRESTO PAT. JAN. 30 40 MADE IN U. S. A.