Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Instituted in 1945: in bronze

Instituted in 1945: in bronze gilt

that Lieutenant Martin first distinguished himself

while playing right back in a football (soccer) match

The interior presents without a liner

fully lined in identical black wool

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Gravity Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Instituted in 1945: in bronze(Fallmesser). An extremely well preserved Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger gravity knife, measuring 22. 5 cm in total length with the blade deployed. The latter is constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel and features a sharpened tip and lower edge. Fully unmarked, the blade deploys with the aid of a functional switch enabling forward momentum from a hilt consisting of a nickel plated magnetic steel core within a two piece wooden grip. An additional