Long KS/98 Bayonet w/Single-Etched Blade. Carl Julius Krebs, Solingen encircling a crowned cursive "K" TM. A photograph of this etch pattern appears on page 230 of, German Etched Dress Bayonets by Wayne H. Techet as Robert Klaas motif Nr. 1252. The above reference also notes that the Klaas firm had a close working relationship with the C.J. Krebs firm. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show surface wear with loss of plating primarily to edges of pommel and to crossguuard/quillon. Pommel is complete with original red felt plug in pommel slot. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated blade measuring 25.7m in length grades Exc. showing surface wear/runner marks, a spot of lifting on reverse ricasso and several tiny nicks to cutting edge. Blade is complete with original brown leather blade buffer pad. Reverse blade features a 5 3/8" long etched panel with "potted plant" bookend borders flanking a distinctive, long, open-winged, centered eagle above the standard remembrance of service inscription in raised Gothic letters. Etched panel retains approximately 100% of the original factory background frosting. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 70% of the original black enamel showing uniform surface wear/crazing to obverse/reverse of shell and lower ball. Exc+ (26508) $735. SOLD