Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Short 98k Rifle Bayonet by F.W. Höller with Scabbard & Troddel Knot Russian Antique Guns indicating that this is a

indicating that this is a size 55 liner for a size 62 shell

The bayonet measured 15 1/2" in overall length

she took part in the offensive on the Chemin des Dames

I will always remember though my Dad on his deathbed (from cance) in 1984 crying about his buddies he grew up with in Chicago who never got to lead a full life

It does have a German regimental marking of 78

Original German WWII Heer Single Etched Short 98k Rifle Bayonet by F.W. Höller with Scabbard & Troddel Knot Russian Antique Guns indicating that this is aOriginal 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 nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green colored felt