Original German WWII 1939 dated 98k Bayonet by Richard A Herder USGI Modified to Fighting Knife Fusee Spring & Cover - European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

- European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal in box

which we have not been able to translate

The number of Model 1861 muskets produced by the Springfield Armory was 265

Somewhat worn finish retains marvelous clearly visible original sterling silver hallmarks

The liner also retains the rear support for the back of the head

Original German WWII 1939 dated 98k Bayonet by Richard A Herder USGI Modified to Fighting Knife Fusee Spring & Cover - European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign MedalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now these are the types of items we love to see! The enemies weapons, captured, and then personalized to fight against them! This began life as a German WWII Bayonet for the Mauser k98K rifle, the standard rifle of the Wehrmacht when WWII Began. It was then captured and had the blade shortened and the scabbard modified to make it an effective fighting knife. The crossguard was left intact, but the pommel and bayonet