Original German WWII Commercial 98k Bayonet Marked W and H on Tang with Scabbard and Frog US Civil War produced probably within a year

produced probably within a year of his death to help a grieving Nation

When the staghorn grip is pulled upwards

A very nice late WWII issue helmet with a very interesting paint job

showing some color fading and areas of fraying

The original cleaning rod shows some wear

Original German WWII Commercial 98k Bayonet Marked W and H on Tang with Scabbard and Frog US Civil War produced probably within a yearOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84 98 III or SG 84 98 III. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98. The total length of the K98 bayonet