Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise The hilt has about 60%

The hilt has about 60% of the original nickel plating remaining

bronze H-piece

French Navy in WW2

A charming little sword that no doubt once made a little boy very happy

no doubt enhanced by the regimental artist for the Provost Marshall we suspect dates to the First World War era or just after and is offered in superb condition from no doubt years of sitting in an officer's mess

Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise The hilt has about 60%Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare U. S. WWII produced Oscar Paradummy. It is believed that only a handful of these paradummies were ever produced with only 12 known to exist today. A paradummy is a military deception device first used in World War II, intended to imitate a drop of paratroop attackers. This can cause the enemy to shift forces or fires unnecessarily, or lure enemy troops into staged ambushes. The devices were