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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

I received the item today, you had packed it well and there were no problems with customs. Overall I was happy with it although the blade was a little bit worse than I had imagined, however thank you for your efforts.

P P, Australia, 09.03.2011

Second buckle arrived. Very pleased with it. Thanks. I'll be keeping an eye on your website for more buckles.

D R, UK, 12.01.2011

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