Short Luftwaffe KS/98 Bayonet w/Double TM & Frog.Stamped Aesculap above snake wrapped around a crowned pole (obverse) and three-line AESCULAP-WERKE JETTERS&SHEERER TUTTLINGEN (reverse) double-TM. As stated on page 52 of The Sword And Knife Makers Of Germany 1850-2000 Volume 1 by the late Anthony Carter, "Walking out bayonets were usually stamped with the three line marking on one side and the Aesculap trademark on the [other side]". Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with/minor speckling to pommel slot lug, but no major lifting. The pommel slot is complete with original golden yellow felt plug. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips and feature retaining screws instead of the normally seen rivets. Plaon plated blade grades measuring 19.6cm grades EX++/Near MINT showing only light runner mark with no lifting, graying or nicks to cutting edge. Blade is complete with original dark brown leather buffer pad. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 98% of the original black anodized finish with much factory lacquer remaining and only minor wear to the lower ball. The brown leather, three rivet, double-stitched Luftwaffe frog grades EX++ showing only minor wear with nor rips or tears and is complete with Luftwaffe gray felt backing. Nice Luftwaffe combination with double-trademark. EX++ (25947) $425.