Original German WWII Heer Army Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet by Robert Klaas with Scabbard & Frog U.S. Machine Guns as the blades were not

as the blades were not very strong

with the leather in great shape

as well as ROSTFREI (rust free) indicating stainless steel construction

with a Ranger Battle Training Course from 12 April to 5 June 1943

This example really is in great shape

Original German WWII Heer Army Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet by Robert Klaas with Scabbard & Frog U.S. Machine Guns as the blades were notOriginal 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 the nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green colored