Long KS/98 Postschutz Bayonet w/Serial Number. Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen in three lines within single-oval TM. As indicated in German Clamshells & Other Bayonets, page 136 by G.L. Walker and R.J. Weinand and Seitengewehr: History of the German Bayonet 1919-1945, pages 181 - 185 by George T. Wheeler, Paul Weyersberg was one of two manufacturers of Postschutz bayonets. Nickel plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/gray speckling primarily to reverse pommel and crossguard. Pommel slot is complete with green felt plug. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated 24.8cm blade grades EX++ showing only light surface wear/runner marks with no gray shadowing/speckling or nicks to cutting edge. Obverse ricasso is stamped, "DRP" (Deutsche Reichspost) and "6188" and is complete with black leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 98% of the original black paint showing minor surface wear/age crazing primarily to the lower shell with loss of enamel lower ball. EX+ (25308) $750. SOLD