Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly development of aircraft required complementary

development of aircraft required complementary development of protective flying clothing was vital to the war effort

we too wish that maybe it could have avoided the conversion

The back of the helmet is stamped USMC on the left side

The original scabbard is marked

The front bears the an incredibly rare 488th Bombardment Squadron hand painted cloth patch

Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly development of aircraft required complementaryOriginal 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