Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Japanese Field Gear and shows only light oxidation

and shows only light oxidation

the 1st Cavalry Division was formally activated at Ft

It was manufactured in 1896

Herbert Johnson is a London firm of hatters and cap makers

Of interest is that the kanji for "day" 日 is written in an archaic rounded shape

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Japanese Field Gear and shows only light oxidationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good 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