Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade Presto M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Caps & Hats There are additional circled proof

There are additional circled proof marks on various components

MIA October 27

When the bombardier entered the wind speed and direction

In 1781 The Battle of the Cowpens and the Battle of Guildford Courthouse

which was nickel plated at some point

Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade Presto M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Caps & Hats There are additional circled proofOriginal 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