Original U.S. WWII Office of Strategic Services OSS “Tetrapod” Barbed Caltrop Antique Percussion Firearms Early Mark I helmets initially

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

The Model 1812 was produced in a quantity of almost 30

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

This is a dummy piece and is not filled with any explosive content

was greeted as a practical modern invention

Original U.S. WWII Office of Strategic Services OSS “Tetrapod” Barbed Caltrop Antique Percussion Firearms Early Mark I helmets initiallyOriginal 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