Short KS/98 Bayonet w/Single-Etched Blade. Robt. Klaas, kissing cranes TM. Photographs of this scarce etch pattern appear on page 233, lower of German Etched Dress Bayonets by Wayne H. Techet. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show surface wear to the pommel and spine with a few minor gray specks to the upturned finger guard. Pommel slot is complete with red felt plug. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated blade measuring 19.5cm in length, grades EX+ showing light surface wear/runner marks, with one small spot of lifting on the reverse tip, but no nicks to cutting edge and is complete with black leather buffer pad. Reverse blade features Robert Klaas catalog motif Nr. 1264 comprised of a 5 5/8"" long gray panel with single-line remembrance of service time inscription within the wide fuller and a raised motif of a helmet surmounted by a short winged eagle and swastika on the ricasso. Steel scabbard retains approximately 85% of the original black enamel showing uniform crazing/wear. Complete w/black patent leather frog showing age crazing, but no damage to stitching. EX+ (23525) $635.