Original German WWII Personalized Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik SMF with Waffen Proof - Veteran of Cholm, Italy and Athens Category_MG 42 Mounts The second example is made

The second example is made as a candlestick and is offered for sale separately

He wore the jacket to dinner with General Stilwell the next day

The cover is stunning Luftwaffe blue leatherette with gold embossed letters that read St

Other changes from the 1935 prototype included a revised engine cowling and a raised cockpit canopy to improve visibility

though it does have rust damage on one side

Original German WWII Personalized Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik SMF with Waffen Proof - Veteran of Cholm, Italy and Athens Category_MG 42 Mounts The second example is madeOriginal 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