Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet DVD The slightly longer blade length

The slightly longer blade length of the M-1917 bayonet was handled using the same thermoplastic impregnated cotton fabric body as the M3 scabbard but with a longer metal throat

There is a bit of wear to the edge

The silver flat wire embroidered border was used for all of the cuff titles

broken off at one side

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet DVD The slightly longer blade lengthOriginal 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 light