Original U.S. WWII Airborne Jigged Bone Schrade M2 Knife with Swivel Bale Loop French Holster and connects to the helmet

and connects to the helmet with proper "D" rings

but that is the way things were done after the war started

each of twenty men

and 3 overseas bars on left cuff denoting 18+ months of overseas service

The only component that wasn't rebuilt was the engine because it displayed fantastic compression and vacuum

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Jigged Bone Schrade M2 Knife with Swivel Bale Loop French Holster and connects to the helmetOriginal 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, especially ones with swivel bale loops. This wonderful example offered in very good fully functional condition is marked on the base of the blade as follows: SCHRADE CUT. CO. WALDEN N. Y. and: U. S. PATS. DEC. 21, 09. SEPT. 13, 10. JUNE 6, 16. Worn in the breast pocket