Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Bren LMG following the start of the

following the start of the Second World War

"During WWII hundreds of thousands of maps were produced by the British on thin cloth and tissue paper

especially infrequent leaves

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

One of the Rarest U

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Bren LMG following the start of theOriginal 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