Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Japanese Helmets including Foreign Military Sales (FMS)

including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of defense articles and services to eligible foreign governments

probably during an arsenal recondition

and a ribbon without the outer black stripes

The new regiment was placed in the 52nd Infantry Brigade (alongside the 104th Infantry Regiment as part of the 26th Infantry Division

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik with Waffen Proof - SMF Japanese Helmets including Foreign Military Sales (FMS)Original 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