Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Steel Scabbard French Holster the 325th landed on D-Day

the 325th landed on D-Day +1 and faced less intense enemy fire

One of the very best

Reversible: Desert Camouflage/Jungle Camouflage

The tsuka (handle) is extremely tight fitting

3 has the "Cocking Handle" on the right side of the action which was later replaced by the "finger Cocking" M

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Steel Scabbard French Holster the 325th landed on D-DayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the scarce OSS Drop Knife, 1st pattern. These knives were manufactured inexpensively and quickly during WW2, and were intended to be dropped from airplanes behind enemy lines to provide weapons for resistance fighters. This OSS Drop Knife is in good condition. There is staining and scattered patches of minor oxidation and light pinpricking on the blade surface, which is most likely the