Original U.S. Late WWII Type B-9 Pilot Parachute Components Reassembled for Postwar Use with November 1945 Pioneer Pack, 1949 Quick-Fit Harness and Additional Cargo Parachute Antique Handguns This knife looks to have

This knife looks to have had the tip broken off at some point

Barrel Length: Approx 3 inches

and a steel "field" scabbard

This was due to its high fire rate

Original U.S. Late WWII Type B-9 Pilot Parachute Components Reassembled for Postwar Use with November 1945 Pioneer Pack, 1949 Quick-Fit Harness and Additional Cargo Parachute Antique Handguns This knife looks to haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially designated Parachute Complete Pilot, 24 Foot Back Type B 9 this is a good reissued example of the parachute USAAF combat pilots would have worn during WW2. The B9 was just a slight variation of the B 8 which was a well liked backpack style parachute. This set comes in a post war bag marked Pioneer Parachute. The pack retains the tag: PIONEER PARACHUTE MODEL PT 28 N C. A. A. T. C. NO. 119 SERIAL NO. 345877