Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and the Royal Naval Volunteer

and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (RNVR)

edge wear and a bit of loss to the upper left edge line

and pins and tinnies

The eagle is still in great shape

The ricasso is etched with the P

Original Excellent German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Lee-Enfield (SMLE) and the Royal Naval VolunteerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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