Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Technical Books the Corps of Military Staff

the Corps of Military Staff Clerks was amalgamated into the Supply branch of the ASC in 1893

the top of the barrel is marked Mle 1892 and the side of the barrel is marked S 1894

Almost made you understand the mariner’s devotion to the sea

When the Division arrived in Ormoc they were given a much needed rest and resupply

Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Technical Books the Corps of Military StaffOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a rare Early War issue M2 Paratrooper pocket knife with "jigged bone" grip scales. These are very difficult to find in any condition, as they were quickly replaced with the plastic and then metal scaled version. This example shows only light wear and retains a nice sharp edge still. It also has the end loop or "bale", used to secure a lanyard that would keep the knife from falling to