Original German WWI GEW 98 Shortened Parade Bayonet by WKC with Scabbard British Holsters this is a WWII vintage

this is a WWII vintage item and period photos from WWII show flyers with this exact bag and marking

Entered military service from Michigan

and is marked 108 on the buckle end (108cm is about 43 inches)

Whenever Munich was mentioned in the briefing room

The rocket-powered weapon was the brainchild of Dr

Original German WWI GEW 98 Shortened Parade Bayonet by WKC with Scabbard British Holsters this is a WWII vintageOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice GEW 1898 Nickel plated parade bayonet, which originally had a long 21 inch blade. To make it more manageable during parades, at some point the blade was shortened to 13 1 2 inches, and the steel fitted leather scabbard was shortened to match. The blade was original a "pipe" or "quill" back type, and the reverse ricasso is stamped with the WKC "Knights Head" logo used by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co