Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF with Waffen Proof - Broken Marlinspike Spring MG 15 Close examination shows this to

Close examination shows this to be a replacement made from a German cockade

This particular musket has the widened side nails extending the length of the side plate and the much simplified trigger guard

The stained and degraded area of the blade unfortunately does not show any other aspects

and the bottom fins still correctly unscrew

with numerous dents

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF with Waffen Proof - Broken Marlinspike Spring MG 15 Close examination shows this toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice 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 free) indicating