Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade M2 No.1 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle Lock Assembly It was made by BANCROFT

It was made by BANCROFT who was known for the very finest quality hats

Caliber: Two Pounder: 2 1/2 inches

The Pour le Mérite was founded in 1740 by King Frederick II of Prussia

Northern France - 25 July 1944 - 11 September 1944

He was wounded and received a purple heart

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Schrade M2 No.1 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle Lock Assembly It was made by BANCROFTOriginal 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 fully 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