F. Plucker Jr Solingen, Nazi M98 Dress Bayonet Bayonet

Nazi M98 Dress Bayonet By F. Plucker JR Solingen & Scabbard. Sn 11522:2 - 11522:2

An early Nazi M98 dress bayonet by F. Plucker Jr. and scabbard. The dress sidearm for military and civilian uniformed formations was designated the M98 Dress Bayonet. This bayonet represented a stylised form of the S. 84/98 bayonet purchased by the individual for wear with the walkout dress uniform and was worn by the mainly non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. This early dress bayonet has a rifle mortise and push button release. It retains the red felt in the mortise slot. This is the short version with a 7 3/4" blade. It has "F. Plucker Jr Solingen" stamped on the ricasso. The polished steel blade is in excellent condition. The grips are chequered and secured with two rivets. It has a metal scabbard with lozenge shaped frog stud. (see 'German Clamshells' book pages 15-16 by Gary L. Walker & R.J. Weinand). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 11522:2

£245.00