Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_Flintlock Pistols ROSTO was renamed DOSAAF Russia

ROSTO was renamed DOSAAF Russia

You are now probably wondering what in the world an A&P platoon is and what are their jobs and responsibilities

and the font is correct for Tryon produced examples

resulting in many scabbards having the leather "frog" that held the belt clip break off

The tsuka (handle) has brass Imperial Army cherry blossom menuki (grip decorations)

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_Flintlock Pistols ROSTO was renamed DOSAAF RussiaOriginal 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