Original U.S. WWI US Army Air Service Named Observation Balloon Pilot Uniform Set - Lieutenant A. T. Wineow, First Army Air Service German Gun Magazines is very similar to the

is very similar to the WWII-production Type II takedown knife

There is however a small chip near the pommel

Note: these are shipped in 3 mil sealed plastic bags

465 of those knives during the war

Original U.S. WWI US Army Air Service Named Observation Balloon Pilot Uniform Set - Lieutenant A. T. Wineow, First Army Air Service German Gun Magazines is very similar to theOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. An observation balloon is a type of balloon that is employed as an aerial platform for intelligence gathering and artillery spotting. Use of observation balloons began during the French Revolutionary Wars, reaching their zenith during World War I, and they continue in limited use today. Synonyms include espionage balloon, reconnaissance balloon, or surveillance balloon. World War I was the high point for the