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Title KS98 officer's bayonet
Nationality German
Period c 1915
Sold

At the forte of the blade, maker marked 'J.A.HENCKELS//ZWILLINGSWERK'. Horn grips with original officer's brown frog and the scabbard with 95% original paintwork. In 1915, the officers were ordered to leave their swords at home and to carry this weapon as an insignia of rank instead.



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[Edged Weapons : Bayonets : German : 20th Century]

testimonials

Just to say many thanks for the fast service, it's an excellent little item. Will be watching for you listing more of these and other makes?

P A, UK, 26.06.2008

I should have written sooner, but I did want to let you know that the photos arrived safely and are absolutely fabulous. I could not be happier with them.

Thanks for the excellent service and great photos. I hope we have occasion to do business together again.

J B, USA, 18.08.2005

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