WW2 German Offficer - NCO Dress KAR 98 Bayonet Mkd NrMT

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you have a WWII German KAR 98 Dress Bayonet and Scabbard in near mint condition and complete. The blade is etched WKC with a knight's profile. The bayonet was used for parade dress occasions. It appears to be the shorter variation. The shorter dress bayonets were worn by officers and non-commissioned officers. The blade retains the leather rest and the grip of the bayonet retains the red felt wool that denotes the branch of service. Red was for both Staff Officers and Artillery. The blade is gleaming and retains 99.99 percent of the original mirrored finish. This finish is tough to photograph without getting the camera, me, as well as other reflections on the blade. The pictures do not do it justice as the blade's finish is brilliant and mirrored. The bayonet has checkerboard pattern, plastic grips. T is a bird's head pommel. The button retracts. The felt is original and firmly in place. The cross guard, spine of the grip and pommel has a brilliant chrome finish. T are only trace oxidation and no cracks or chips to the grip. The blade is etched WKC along with the profile of a Knight. The etching is clear and bold. The leather rest is in place. T is no oxidation to the blade. T are no chips or sharpening to the blade. The bayonet was not used as a tool or to open rations. (Of course it was a parade dress item and was not meant for field use.) The bayonet is almost 12.625 inches in length and about 7.75 inches in blade length. The scabbard retains almost all of its black paint. Further, most all of the high gloss finish is present. The screw is in place as is the loop for the frog. T is no dress bayonet frog with this offering or available. This was standard dress parade gear issued to a field combat soldier. T are no political or offensive markings. The parade dress bayonet and scabbard represent a GI souvenir. Our soldiers were the most prolific souvenir hunters. They liberally exercised the time honored right of, to the victors go the spoils. However, if you have any questions regarding your country's laws pertaining to WWII German items, please exercise responsible judgment (and refrain from bidding if necessary). This WWII Officer or Non-Com's Parade Dress KAR 98 German Army Bayonet engraved WKC with Knight's profile and matching Scabbard in near mint condition would make a fantastic addition, upgrade and/or completion to a WWII German Army or GI Bring Back Collection. The parade dress bayonet and scabbard would be terrific for re-enactors, and it would look great in your display, museums, and for educational and theatrical presentations. I try to post items that are easy to visualize, and am listing a number of caps, uniform items, field gear, insignia, ribbons, etc., this week. Please take a moment to check these out. Thank You. Please read this section carefully for adhering to the terms of the listing as the winning bidder is entering into a legal contract. Payment in US Dollars is due within 11 days of the listing's conclusion. I accept Pay Pal. Also, checks are fine but I generally clear them, and Money Orders, and Bank Checks ship ASAP. Items paid through Pay Pal will ship when the funds clear and are transferred to my bank account. No cash please unless you register and insure the payment package. Buyer in the States pays US Postal Service Priority Mail shipping with delivery confirmation/tracking slip, and I will combine postage for multiple purchases. W First Class Postage is offered, I insist on a padded bag and delivery tracking slip. Tracking is mandatory for all Pay Pal domestic transactions. For Pay Pal payments $250 and larger, a signature return receipt is mandatory. If outside the States this will change. I ship world wide for all countries recognized by Pay Pal. I will present shipping costs (Global Express and Airmail Parcel Post) for larger items through an invoice and contact email. Insurance and tracking on large size or large dollar items are mandatory. Smaller items can be shipped easily, safely and affordably in a Global Priority Flat Envelope for ... read more

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