Identifying a knife

Hi all, I just wanted to get a bit more info on this german knife dated 1940. We have had it for a very long time, my dad picked it up from a friend years back who had it hanging up, we know that they had german pow's at their farm during the war, we believe the rope attached may not be original but added to it so it can hang as a display piece. Any info would be much appreciated
Here are some pics
Thanks will

 

It looks like a cut-down dinner knife

 

Yeah that's what I thought, I've tried searching for it on the internet but cannot seem to find the same one
Cheers Jedburgh 22

 

No can't find any image either.
We know it was made by Rostfrel in Solingen (city of Blades) south of the Ruhr area.
First I thought it might be Luftwaffe, but the eagle is not flying. The SS eagle I believe had the wings pointing downwards. The German army has badges with the same style of the eagle.
As no other examples can be found I'm thinking that this knife was originally part of a presentation set of cutlery giving to a German soldier as a gift or reward.

 

Ok thanks guys

 

Diane,

I have only just seen this post and I am in agreement with your comments.

Regards
Tom

 

Found this one, the handle similar shape. Guess from a Luftwaffe mess.


http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/attachments/field-equipment-accessories-third-reich/671799d1396797603-german-mess-hall-utensils-lot-image.jpg?s=8e37017755f9942419e58748e89cc98d

 

Yes RCG it does look a lot like the same handle