Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Schwarzlose MG Ray came up on the

Ray came up on the R/T to say that he would stay with the bomber

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu Kyuu Nen (19th year of reign - 1944) Go Gatsu (5th Month - May)

and complete with all steel scabbards

A fine example of a hard to find bayonet

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Schwarzlose MG Ray came up on theOriginal 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