Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Long 98k Dress Bayonet by Ernst Pack & Söhne with Scabbard Receiver Top Cover however it has been altered

however it has been altered significantly from the original shape due to repeated sharpening of the edge

The request for the establishment of the medal was forwarded from the Secretary of War to the President in a letter dated December 28

Just months after the start of the war at Fort Sumter

The hilt and cross guard are made from two pieces of cast brass

possibly for a sling

Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Long 98k Dress Bayonet by Ernst Pack & Söhne with Scabbard Receiver Top Cover however it has been alteredOriginal 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, either the nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green colored