Original German WWII Heer Army Short 98k Dress Bayonet with Scabbard - Unmarked Japanese Army and even a functioning hinged

and even a functioning hinged all steel butt plate/should rest

Below is an article published by expert John Walter:

5" across breeech at widest point

and is of the enlisted leather type

The serial number is GPW264919 and was delivered to the U

Original German WWII Heer Army Short 98k Dress Bayonet with Scabbard - Unmarked Japanese Army and even a functioning hingedOriginal 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 the nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green colored