Original German WWII 98k 1939 dated Bayonet by F. Herder Abr. Sohn with Scabbard - Matching Serial 1996 b ERA The sword was also used

The sword was also used by the Confederates who captured many after seizing state arsenals

who designed and produced the rifles as well

The liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with an F logo over A 12 for the FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY Manufactured in Akron

For his efforts

Original German WWII 98k 1939 dated Bayonet by F. Herder Abr. Sohn with Scabbard - Matching Serial 1996 b ERA The sword was also usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84 98 III or SG 84 98 III. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98. The total length of the K98 bayonet