Short KS/98 Bayonet w/Single-Etched Blade & Frog. F.W. Höller, stamped thermometer inside double-oval TM. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear to pommel, spine and crossguard with some speckling to reverse of pommel which is complete with original light green felt plug in pommel slot. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated blade grades measuring 19.3cm in length grades Exc+ showing light surface wear/runner marks with a few faint gray specks, but no nicks or lifting and is complete with original black leather blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features an etch pattern which appears on page 18 the 1941 Höller Sales Catalog, but has no order number. Blade features a standard remembrance inscription in the center, bordered on top and bottom and each end with oak leaves and acorns with 100% of the background frosting remaining in etch. Dent-free, steel scabbard retains approximately 95% of original black enamel showing surface wear/crazing with loss of paint to a few spots on lower shell. Brown leather, double-stitched frog grades Exc++ showing only light surface wear with no rips, tears or damage to stitching. Exc+ (24629) $685.