Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen - Repaired MG 42 so we cannot verify the

so we cannot verify the legs of the eagle to confirm it is a "Droop-tail"

The Allies suffered c

and still is in the original configuration with a 20 1/2 inch cruciform blade

Specifications: Years of Manufacture: Cirica 1860 -1870Caliber:

so it may have been re-marked after it shrank

Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen - Repaired MG 42 so we cannot verify theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very 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 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