HIGH LIFE Vintage N. Brazilian knife called a Faca de Ponta

Description

The information below was supplied to me by two different knife collectors:
A) The brightly colored handle material is called Catalin (an early rival of Bakelite).They later became one company-Sometimes, both are referred to as Bakelite, but true Bakelite only came in brown and black- Anyhow, Catalin was invented in 1927 and was not used after WWII as other, newer celluloid-like materials were invented-These knives were not made during the war, so that would date this knife to 1927- 1945. Most likely, in the earlier range of that time frame.
B) The knife was made in Solingen, Germany for export to Brazil. Solingen, Germany is considered along with Sheffield, England as the home of some of the finest knife makers in the world.
C)This knife and sheath are definitely a typical North Brazilian style called a Faca de Ponta or (pointed knife) in English.  This was confirmed by a Brazilian knife collector.  These knives were typically carried by the wealthy people as a sign of prestige, although the banditos also liked these long knives.
D) The maker is still unknown, although there are other photos with the same woman's profile image surrounded by a laurel wreath.  They could not identify the maker, either- The " High Life" name was apparently used by several knife companies and knife importers and does not refer to a specific company- Even though some collectors have never seen the "H.D.A." on another knife and is probably the monogram of the recipient of the knife, particularly if he was some one of importance.
E) This knife is in excellent shape for it's age.
F) This knife is a very fine collectors item.