Original German Pre-WWII 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster with 1935 dated Scabbard & 42nd Signal Battalion (42nd Jäger Division) Marked Leather Scabbard - Matching Serials MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and is only the fifth

and is only the fifth example that we have ever had

with much of the original gilt finish still retained where not worn off around the grip

Fox Company 2nd Battalion 5th Marines "Blackhearts" are authorized white markings on a black guidon

The top celluloid sweat shield diamond is completely intact

This wonderful identified early example was produced by a very rare maker: Gottlieb Hammesfahr & Co

Original German Pre-WWII 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster with 1935 dated Scabbard & 42nd Signal Battalion (42nd Jäger Division) Marked Leather Scabbard - Matching Serials MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and is only the fifthOriginal 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