Long KS/98 Bayonet with D.R.P. Marked Frog. Puma, Puma head inside diamond TM. Nickel plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with light surface wear to both pommel and crossguard hilt has rubbed against frog. Pommel slot is complete with red felt plug. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips and are complete with tight retaining rivets. Plated blade measuring 24.7mm in length grades EX++ showing light surface wear/runner marks with no graying, lifting or nicks to cutting edge and is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent free steel scabbard retains approximately 85% of the original black enamel showing surface scratches/crazing with some loss of enamel primarily to lower reverse and lower ball. Bayonet is complete with black leather frog showing uniform heat crazing to the patent leather finish but no rips, tears, or damage to stitching. Riveted to the reverse frog is a black enameled, metal plate stamped "D.R.P.". A photo of this RARE pattern frog appears on page 250, lower, of Seitengewehr: History of the German Bayonet 1919-1935 by George T. Wheeler. Exc+ (23413) $485. SOLD