Original U.S. WWII Geo. Schrade Presto M2 Paratrooper Knife with Black Plastic Handle and Lanyard Sales though on these later caps

though on these later caps they do not hang down below

a great touch

5”Shoulder to shoulder: 15”Chest width: 19”Waist width: 19"Hip width: 23”Front length: 27

The frame is also marked with the serial number 48804 forward of the trademark

The rear of the left prism housing is marked:

Original U.S. WWII Geo. Schrade Presto M2 Paratrooper Knife with Black Plastic Handle and Lanyard Sales though on these later capsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautifully preserved U. S. WWII Geo. Schrade Presto M2 Paratrooper pocket knife, a distinctive piece of equipment associated with American paratroopers during the Second World War. It features a black molded plastic composition handle with a deeply textured, jigged pattern for improved grip, together with the characteristic automatic opening blade, push button release, sliding safety, and steel lanyard