Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets It is correctly marked on

It is correctly marked on the lock plate with U

The blade surface is fair and dark

This is a fantastic example of an inter-war cavalry cap

) Hans Gräf of Gren

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Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets It is correctly marked onOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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