Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade Large M2 No.1 Knife with Plastic "Jigged Bone" Handle MG 08-15 Maxim and is 60% intact

and is 60% intact

However this gun bears no Belgian proofs

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

This example is marked on the back with 50 / R

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

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade Large M2 No.1 Knife with Plastic "Jigged Bone" Handle MG 08-15 Maxim and is 60% intactOriginal 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