Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Water Jacket Assembly whose second Distinguished Service Cross

whose second Distinguished Service Cross came as commanding general of the Seventh Army in Sicily

but the wounds were not severe enough to be sent home for them

this is ready to pair with any original WWI Period Luger

The top of the barrel has the factory address information:

The bottom of one base is covered with red felt

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Category_Water Jacket Assembly whose second Distinguished Service CrossOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a 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