Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig with Modified Blade & Heavy Wear U.S. Equipment There are 2 metal Seppa

There are 2 metal Seppa (spacers) around the cross guard to keep the fit tight

This is a very good condition Imperial German line Infantry enlisted man's Mannschaften (other ranks) pickelhaube

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Standard chambering was

It does have some wear on the finish and edge

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig with Modified Blade & Heavy Wear U.S. Equipment There are 2 metal SeppaOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good 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 F. & A. HELBIG, who were one of the rarest producers of this knife during WWII. The blade still bares a faint trademark, which has a pair of ellipses enclose the firm's name and location of STEINBACH KR. M.. Inside the ellipses is the