Original German WWII 98k Bayonet by Berg & Co. Turned Fighting Knife with Shortened Scabbard - Dated 1939 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories this flag is in unissued

this flag is in unissued condition

the Post Office nevertheless played a major role in promoting and distributing war savings stamps

though it definitely shows wear and damage from long service

The included scabbard is the correct type for the knife and is constructed of black painted rolled steel with remnants of the leather belt hanger

There is some play in the hilt

Original German WWII 98k Bayonet by Berg & Co. Turned Fighting Knife with Shortened Scabbard - Dated 1939 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories this flag is in unissuedOriginal 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. This particular example has been cut