Original German Pre WWII Heer Short Stag Handle 98k Dress Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Leather Frog Empire Edged Weapons The camouflage side is missing

The camouflage side is missing one of the front closure buttons

and two small areas has torn off

The men knew they had a job to do and that it had finally come time to do it

Escort Carrier Commander and Battle off Samar

however it does show wear and the securing strap is completely missing

Original German Pre WWII Heer Short Stag Handle 98k Dress Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Leather Frog Empire Edged Weapons The camouflage side is missingOriginal 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