Original U.S. WWII Airborne Jigged Bone Schrade Presto M2 Knife US Civil War it is missing some straps

it is missing some straps and the rigid ear protection tabs

The Division mopped up in the 9th Army sector until VE-day

but the spring is now too weak to operate it and the dome of the button is now absent

no substitutions

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Jigged Bone Schrade Presto M2 Knife US Civil War it is missing some strapsOriginal 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 excellent example in fully functional condition is marked on the base of the blade as follows: GEO. SCHRADE KNIFE CO. INC B'PORT, CT. and: PRESTO PAT. JAN. 30 40 MADE IN U. S. A. Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket these knives were