Nazi M98 Dress Bayonet by Anton Wingen Jr, Solingen & Scabbard. BAYO 355. 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. This is the long version with a 9 ¾ “blade which carries the makers logo of Anton Wingen Jr, Solingen. The polished steel blade is in very nice condition. The grips are chequered and secured with two screw bolts. It has a metal scabbard with leather frog with integrated belt loop. The metalwork and leather are in good condition, the number 7087 is stamped to the scabbard along with a Waffenamt stamp to the finial. (see 'German Clamshells' book pages 15-16 by Gary L. Walker & R.J. Weinand). The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 355.