Original Nazi German K98 Bayonet with Later Etched Blade ‘Deutsches Afrika Korps- Hommeltruppe Afrika 1941 with Scabbard and Leather Frog. BAYO 415. Bayonet

An original WW2 era Nazi K98 rifle bayonet with later beautiful etching that makes this a collector’s piece in its own right. The 9 ¾ " single edged fullered blade is marked by the Nazi wartime marked above the ricasso ‘F12042’. The blade is beautifully etched on both sides with panels ‘Deutsches Afrika Korps’ & 'Hommeltruppe Afrika-1941’ (Translation: German Africa Corps & Drone Squad Africa (The German Africa Corps commonly known as Afrika Korps, was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North African campaign of World War II. First sent as a holding force to shore up the Italian defence of its African colonies, the formation fought on in Africa, under various appellations, from March 1941 until its surrender in May 1943. The unit's best-known commander was Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. he Afrika Korps formed on 11 January 1941 and one of Adolf Hitler's favourite generals, Erwin Rommel, was designated as commander on 11 February. Originally Hans von Funck was to have commanded it, but Hitler loathed von Funck, as he had been a personal staff officer of Werner von Fritsch until von Fritsch was dismissed in 1938.). The pommel has an etched panel on one side ‘Palm tree and swastika’. The pommel is Waffenamt. The bayonet has undamaged wood grips. Its steel scabbard is in good condition with the majority of paint intact. The ball end of the scabbard is Waffenamt. The frog is in good condition with stitching and studs intact and bearing the number 1/0750/0112 to the reverse. The price for this desirable collector’s piece includes UK delivery. BAYO 451. / 22074 £475