German M98 Dress Bayonet and Scabbard. BAYO 234. Bayonet

An early Nazi M98 dress bayonet 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 NCO’s version with a 7 ¾ “blade. The polished steel blade is in good condition with minor age related marks. The grips are chequered and secured with two screw bolts *minor age related wear to one side*. It has a steel 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. BAYO 234.