Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Short 98k Rifle Bayonet by F.W. Höller with Scabbard & Troddel Knot Russian Antique Guns came to the United States

came to the United States at age three

The holster is in fantastic condition and shows signs of being issued out and used

It does have a German regimental marking of 78

indicating that this is a size 55 liner for a size 62 shell

The blade has several seppa (spacers)

Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Short 98k Rifle Bayonet by F.W. Höller with Scabbard & Troddel Knot Russian Antique Guns came to the United StatesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The K 98 dress bayonet was a dress version of the combat style, and was worn by enlisted and NCO personnel for dress and parade occasions. The bayonets were finished with a high quality nickel plating, with stag or bakelite grip plates and black painted scabbard. The choice of blade length was left to the purchaser, being nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green colored felt