Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade Large M2 No.1 Knife with Plastic "Jigged Bone" Handle MG 08-15 Maxim Comes complete with original 3rd

Comes complete with original 3rd model cloth liner ink stamped 58 and is complete with chin strap

This example is marked on the back with 50 / R

In January 1945 the division took part in the invasion of Luzon

Below that is the insignia of a Lion and is the acceptance stamp of the Army

most likely while held prisoner at Camp Miramas

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade Large M2 No.1 Knife with Plastic "Jigged Bone" Handle MG 08-15 Maxim Comes complete with original 3rdOriginal 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 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 No. 1