Original German WWII Heer Army Double Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet by Max Weyersberg of Solingen with Scabbard U.S. Helmets/Hats The plating has however become

The plating has however become partly worn away and patinated

which is unfortunately quite typical on these

with some into the 42200 range

notably damaging the United States destroyer USS Higbee in 1972

but almost no staining or rust

Original German WWII Heer Army Double Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet by Max Weyersberg of Solingen with Scabbard U.S. Helmets/Hats The plating has however becomeOriginal 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