Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF French Artwork & Posters so the underlying steel has

so the underlying steel has oxidized

Very unusual and hard to find

along with a post war repainted basket belt drum

a few short weeks before that fateful day which will Live in Infamy

It continued in service after then

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF French Artwork & Posters so the underlying steel hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good service used 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 etched "Seated King" over Solingen trademark is seen on the blade, though