Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof Japanese Marines It has the name WALTHAM

It has the name WALTHAM on the face

its impossible to know for sure but for arguments sake lets assume it was repainted after the war

The noise brought 88 fire into the OP (Operation Post) on a hill just northwest of Ermschwerd

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Original German WWII Luftwaffe Gravity Knife by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen with Waffen Proof Japanese Marines It has the name WALTHAMOriginal Item: Only One Available. This example 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 engraved into the blade, though sharpening has obscured it partially, as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel construction. Solingen is known as the "City of Blades" and has a centuries old history of edged weapon production. This