Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF MG 34 Ammo Storage The early years of the

The early years of the various companies Samuel Colt founded were rife with patent infringement issues

This bronze plaque is probably made by a foundry in Couvin

This model was originally created for USAAF use

though there are some tiny chips and scratches on the front

[12] Most of its younger members transferred to the regular Belgian Army

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF MG 34 Ammo Storage The early years 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