As you say it's fairly worn. The wood grip plate on one side looks a bit fragile. Late war R.B.Nr code 561 is believed to signify Solingen, the 0019 is also claimed to represent the maker SMF, but I've yet to see conclusive evidence. The "S" mark on the other side of the marlinspike is also said to be a late inspection mark in place of the Luftamt mark usually seen on Gravity knives. Not sure if there is any evidence, though seems possible or it could mean "Seilheimer", as in Paul Seilheimer, a known maker.
Thank you for the detailed information Anderson.
John
Certainly has "been" there. Not too different than mine.
I like these well used over the pristine examples.
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Love these type two with the been there character and considering that most of the acceptance inspector stamps show the Luftwaffe eagle yours is by all means a rare specimen with the S stamp, Peter BrĂ¼ning on his book stated that only Solinger Metallwaren Fabrik produced these which apparently was not inspected by the civil servants of the Luftwaffe Armament Office
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