Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets - Battle of Saar-Moselle Triangle

- Battle of Saar-Moselle Triangle

with the correct buckle and galvanized steel securing studs

but the four rings and pad on the other side are retained

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

The blade surface is fair and dark

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets - Battle of Saar-Moselle TriangleOriginal 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