Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF with Waffen Proof - Broken Marlinspike Spring Antique Handguns the ship took on water

the ship took on water and sank

which indicates that the helmet may have at one time had winter camouflage which wore away

This is an amazing breechloading rifle design

indicating manufacture in 1941

complete with an original M1905 scabbard from RIA

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by SMF with Waffen Proof - Broken Marlinspike Spring Antique Handguns the ship took on waterOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice 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 free) indicating