Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_Flintlock Pistols resulting in many scabbards having

resulting in many scabbards having the leather "frog" that held the belt clip break off

There is also a small escutcheon on the back of the wrist

It displays a lovely condition brass Prussian large spread eagle helmet plate

The tsuka (handle) has brass Imperial Army cherry blossom menuki (grip decorations)

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_Flintlock Pistols resulting in many scabbards havingOriginal 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