Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia but is present in the

but is present in the more recessed areas

During 1916

but it is just for display

There is also a black / white / red ribbon sewn into the buttonhole second from the top

the yellow marking pigment has faded or turned dark

Original U.S. WWII Early Airborne Schrade M2 Knife with Jigged Bone Handle & End Loop Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia but is present in theOriginal 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