Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof Manufacture Type_New Made Items Senior Member of the Property

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departed Baer Field in their C47 transports o/a 19 February 1944

weighing at between 20 to 30 pounds and had a close-able peephole for firing

with a lot of finish wear from the scabbard

which employed many smiths during the WWII era

Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof Manufacture Type_New Made Items Senior Member of the PropertyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very 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 Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen, who were one of the major producers of this knife during WWII. The company "Sword and Wreath" logo is etched into the blade, as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel