Original U.S. WWII Office of Strategic Services OSS Caltrop Antique Shotguns a firearms production powerhouse during

a firearms production powerhouse during the 19th century and beyond

or may simply have been the squadron's commander's watch so that everyone was using the same time)

The holster floor piece and brass end cap are unfortunately missing

Rounded "quince" shaped tsuba (cross guard) and a nice Kabuto-Gane (Pommel Cap)

it can be somewhat finicky at times

Original U.S. WWII Office of Strategic Services OSS Caltrop Antique Shotguns a firearms production powerhouse duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a caltrop as used by the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessors of the now Central Intelligence Agency. This is an American made, used and issued example and is not to be mistaken for being of German or Dutch origin. We had received this example from an esteemed collector of OSS artifacts, with this being the first we have been able to offer! A caltrop is an area denial weapon