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 page 137, upper of German Etched Dress Bayonets by Wayne H. Techet with the notation that the Hörster firm probably contracted with F. W. Höller to produce this bayonet. However, in this instance, Hörster must have contracted with or purchased parts from the E. Pack Firm as the hilt features the offset grip screws used E. Pack. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show speckling to plating primarily on the obverse and underside of the pommel with no major lifting. Pommel slot complete with green felt plug. Black bakelite grip plates show one spot of wear on lower reverse plate, but cracks or chips. Plated blade measuring 19.2 cm in length grades VG+/Exc. showing wear/runner marks with some minor pitting to ricasso and slight sharpening to blade (has not damaged etch), but no nicks to cutting edge and is complete with original black leather blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features an etch pattern similar to the Höller pattern Nr. ES 102 with bookend border pattern, standard remembrance inscription flanked by an open wing Wehrmacht eagle with oak leaves at the point end and a helmet over oak leaves nearest the ricasso. Etch panel retains 100% of the original factory background frosting. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 65% of the original black enamel showing uniform surface wear to obverse/reverse of shell and lower ball. Black leather frog in VG+ condition with much crazing to patent leather finish. Exc. (24636) $595.