Original German WWII Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet by F. W. Höller with Frog and NCO Troddle Knot Czech Militaria Clearly this dagger was owned

Clearly this dagger was owned by a rich man perhaps one of the Arab Chieftains of that period

Hit communications lines and other targets during March and April 1945 to support the advance of British Eighth Army in northern Italy

indicating manufacture at the arsenal in Mutzig

The liner appears to be a replacement as the split pins are not painted

but that just adds to the lovely aged look

Original German WWII Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet by F. W. Höller with Frog and NCO Troddle Knot Czech Militaria Clearly this dagger was ownedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The K 98 dress bayonet was a dress version of the combat style, and was worn by enlisted and NCO personnel for dress and parade occasions. The bayonets were finished with a high quality nickel plating, with stag or bakelite grip plates and black painted scabbard. The choice of blade length was left to the purchaser, being nickel plated short or long version. There was usually a red or green colored felt insert in the