Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF with Waffen Proof & "Skull & Crossbones" Grip Carving Martini-Henry Rifles " and shows evidence of

" and shows evidence of having considerable engravings down it's length now almost entirely worn away

This is an OTTOMAN MARMLUK Sword blade

so these patches are extremely rare

This fine example of the legendary MG is nicely marked SPANDAU and dated 1917 on the top cover

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF with Waffen Proof & "Skull & Crossbones" Grip Carving Martini-Henry Rifles " and shows evidence ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting 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