Original German WWII Early Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly From NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S invasion of

From NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S invasion of Egypt in 1798

The drums were preloaded prior to takeoff so that the gunner did not waste time loading (however reloading could be done as quickly as 6 seconds)

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 From NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S invasion ofOriginal 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