Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade M2 No.1 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle Lock Assembly that were festooned with buttons

that were festooned with buttons from soldiers uniforms are called Hate Belts / Souvenir Belts / Grave Digger Belts

It was made by BANCROFT who was known for the very finest quality hats

Caliber: Two Pounder: 2 1/2 inches

only occasionally found on tulwars

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade M2 No.1 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle Lock Assembly that were festooned with buttonsOriginal Item: Only One Available. These M2 Paratrooper pockets knives with the early war issue "jigged bone" handles (scales or grip) are among the hardest to find on the market today. This wonderful example offered in very good fully functional condition is marked on the base of the blade ricasso as follows: SCHRADE CUT. CO. WALDEN N. Y. and: U. S. PATS. DEC. 21, 09. SEPT. 13, 10. JUNE 6, 16. These blade markings definitely identify it as the early