Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The details are still there

The details are still there

which has fabric over it

the VRI monogram was used

The left should bears an embroidered Obergefreiter chevron

Maker marked EXPRESSWERKE A

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The details are still thereOriginal 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, with a lovely blued finish, and looks to have been made from a nearly unissued trapdoor bayonet. The stamped D guard has a