Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade Presto M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia no liner or chin strap

no liner or chin strap are present

The reverse ricasso is etched with the "Zeitler-Wien" name and a large size leather blade washer is in place

Front length:  46

Campbell’s uniform coat

Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade Presto M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia no liner or chin strapOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a truly excellent condition 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