Ultra-Rare Long KS/98 RLB Prototype Bayonet. No maker. This is only the second complete example of this ultra-rare prototype bayonet known to date. This example was recently obtained in Germany and is virtually identical to the example described and pictured on pages 81 - 84 of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Volume VIII. Solid nickel hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to pommel and crossguard featuring a stylized RLB straight-winged eagle with swastika. Pommel is without slot but is stamped on top with "74". Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips and are complete with two aluminum rivets with reverse rivet stamped with the number "5". Plated blade measuring 25cm in length grades excellent+ showing light surface wear/runner marks primarily towards tip and with some minor crazing to plating on ricasso. Blade spine is stamped "RLB" confirming that the details in Volume VIII are correct and is complete with dark brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 95% of the black enamel, showing only light surface wear/crazing with some scratches to enamel. The rarity of this piece places it in a category with the ultra-rare Diplomatic bayonet by Alcoso (only two originals are known to date), and the one-of-a-kind Red Cross bayonet by Robert Klaas! Exc+ (26474). PRICE ON REQUEST. SOLD