Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise it became the principal heavy

it became the principal heavy bomber used by the RAF

no doubt enhanced by the regimental artist for the Provost Marshall we suspect dates to the First World War era or just after and is offered in superb condition from no doubt years of sitting in an officer's mess

The hilt has about 60% of the original nickel plating remaining

The blade is about 2 1/8 inches wide at the thickest point

Original U.S. WWII Oscar Experimental 1943 Paradummy Paratrooper Decoy Doll with Chute and Pack IMA Merchandise it became the principal heavyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare U. S. WWII produced Oscar Paradummy. It is believed that only a handful of these paradummies were ever produced with only 12 known to exist today. A paradummy is a military deception device first used in World War II, intended to imitate a drop of paratroop attackers. This can cause the enemy to shift forces or fires unnecessarily, or lure enemy troops into staged ambushes. The devices were