Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Airborne Paratrooper / Pilot Knife with Cord Cutter by Logan/Smyth German Militaria The fur from which it

The fur from which it is made is referred to as Astrakhan

Although 26 March 1971 was the official date when the 1st Cavalry Division was relieved from combat duties in Vietnam

The uniform is made from brown colored wool that gave the SA the nickname "Brownshirts"

professional knowledge and energetic performance of duty reflects highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of United States

where Captain Horatio Nelson was the commander of the British ship H

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Airborne Paratrooper / Pilot Knife with Cord Cutter by Logan/Smyth German Militaria The fur from which itOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of a Vietnam War issue Paratrooper and Pilot knife, with correct orange plastic "jigged bone" handles. These differ from the WWII and Korean war issue knives in that they have a second blade, specifically designed to cut cords. This would be used to help free the owner from tangled parachute rigging, or even their harness if they were a helicopter pilot. The black plastic was