Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Military Equipment for the 8th (Rhenish) Cuirassiers

for the 8th (Rhenish) Cuirassiers Regiment “Count Geßler” (8

and B Company assisting from the left flank

Excellent quality and condition with name label still present under celluloid internal pocket

though it still does show some age

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Military Equipment for the 8th (Rhenish) CuirassiersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the scarce OSS Drop Knife, 1st pattern. 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