Original U.S. WWII Office of Strategic Services OSS “Tetrapod” Barbed Caltrop Antique Percussion Firearms The brass front sight is

The brass front sight is still present but has been worn down almost flat

Early Mark I helmets initially had this feature only to be discontinued in mid 1916 and brought back in 1917

As best we can tell it reads 伊 勢 守 藤 原 信 貞 - ISE NO KAMI FUJIWARA NOBUSADA

this is an exceptional pre-war political officer coat that gives one heck of a silhouette when worn

taking part in the Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill

Original U.S. WWII Office of Strategic Services OSS “Tetrapod” Barbed Caltrop Antique Percussion Firearms The brass front sight isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a Christmas Tree shaped caltrop as used by the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessors of the now Central Intelligence Agency. The caltrop shows heavy oxidation but has a lovely patina. This is an American made, used and issued example and is not to be mistaken for being of German or Dutch origin. A caltrop is an area denial weapon made up of two or more sharp nails or spines