Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet No Return The rear of the cylinder

The rear of the cylinder is marked 5501

I can never forget the services rendered me by this regiment

The back of the badge is marked with an interlocking M K in a triangle

The Air Sea Rescue boat was on the way

The bag was made of drab duck canvas with brown leather buckle chapes on the upper rear corners

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet No Return The rear of the cylinderOriginal 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