Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Books & Films Kinser unhesitatingly threw himself on

Kinser unhesitatingly threw himself on the deadly missile

infantrymen during the Normandy Invasion as part of Operation Overlord on D-Day June 6th

1873- March

who was upgrading to aircraft commander

mostly WARE (lamination lines)

Original U.S. WWII First Pattern OSS Drop Knife with Scabbard made from Springfield Trapdoor Bayonet Books & Films Kinser unhesitatingly threw himself onOriginal 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