Short KS/98 Bayonet w/Single-Etched Blade & Frog. E. & F. Hörster Solingen, sword within "H" double-oval TM. A photograph of this etch pattern appears on pages 135 lower of German Etched Dress Bayonets 1933-1945 by Wayne H. Techet. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show minor surface wear/speckling to pommel and spine with one spot wear to plating on reverse crossguard. Pommel slot is complete with red felt plug. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect no cracks or chips. Plated blade measuring 19.3cm in length grades Exc+/Exc++ showing minor runner marks with no lifting or nicks to cutting edge, and is complete with original black leather blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features a 5 ¼" long etched panel with an intricate design of floral vines/leaves at the point and ricasso ends and standard remembrance inscription for service with, "Inftr.- Regt.61. Traunstein" (Traunstein is located approximately 80km SE of Munich near Lake Chiemsee). Etched panel retains 100% of the original factory background frosting. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 80% of the original black enamel with wear primarily to lower obverse shell. Black leather, double-stitched, 4-rivet frog grades Exc. showing wear/age with reverse stamped, "Dannshut R B D Halle (8)". Exc+ (24634) $650. SOLD