Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet DVD early parachutes were too heavy

early parachutes were too heavy and bulky for most small aircraft and many pilots perished in their burning aircraft grimly nicknamed "flaming coffins"

This backpack-mounted unit was the first radio to be nicknamed a "walkie talkie"

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

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

This pack is well worn but is a good example of militia and early issue “hard pack” knapsacks of the Civil War era

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet DVD early parachutes were too heavyOriginal 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