Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof MILITARIA It was formed in December

It was formed in December 1941 on the as the Kaukasische-Mohammedanische Legion and was redesignated 1942 into two separate legions

Barrel looks to have been cleaned and over the years

and it is all brass mounted

Their combination of early true flintlock technology

Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof MILITARIA It was formed in DecemberOriginal 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