Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Bren LMG One of the Rarest U

One of the Rarest U

This was acquired from the Ellis Props and Graphics liquidation auction

During WWII the small cramped fighting conditions inside a tank conditions coupled with the jarring movements of the machine demanded a special type of head protection

The unit insignia located on both sides of the engraving appears to have been attached via glue and there is residue present around the borders

WWII production for the German Navy and marked with spread eagle and swas stamping over a large initial M for Marine under the plated finish

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Bren LMG One of the Rarest UOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of an early war produced Type I version of the legendary Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Messer, or German air force paratrooper knife (FJM or FKm). It was produced by Solinger Metalwaren Fabrik Stcker & Co. GmbH, also known as SMF, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. Their "Seated King" over Solingen trademark is seen on the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust