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Miniature
KS/98 Bayonet w/Advertising Logo. This well-detailed
example, measuring 9 3/8" in overall length
was recently obtained in Germany. Nickel-plated
hilt fittings show light surface wear with some
minor speckling to the plating on the pommel and
upper spine and some age patina/residue to crossguard
and upturned quillon. Black bakelite grip plates
are perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated blade
measuring 5 5/8" in length grades excellent+
showing light surface wear, with some minor lifting
primarily to obverse tip, but no damage to the cutting
edge. Obverse blade is jeweler engraved with the
advertising log, "Künstler & Co. Dortmund,
Fabrik für Feld-und Kleinbahnmaterial".
Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 95%
of the original black enamel, showing wear primarily
to lower ball. Nice large size miniature KS/98 bayonet
with advertising logo. Exc+ (21864) $295.


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