Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Short 98k Rifle Bayonet by F.W. Höller with Scabbard & Troddel Knot Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Blade Style: Single Edge Knife

Blade Style: Single Edge Knife

Width: 4 1/2 inches

and the loading rammer may have been added later to "dress it up" a bit more

reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch

Definitely a great addition to any WWII collection

Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Short 98k Rifle Bayonet by F.W. Höller with Scabbard & Troddel Knot Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Blade Style: Single Edge KnifeOriginal 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