Original German WWII 98k 1938 dated Bayonet by F. Herder Abr. Sohn with Scabbard & Frog - Matching Serial 1260 M German Holsters later a longer version was

later a longer version was introduced apparently for Commando and Paratrooper use

an all-cloth bag was issued for use in hot climates

in the 2d Brigade

a small knife was tucked into the cloth loop

Original German WWII 98k 1938 dated Bayonet by F. Herder Abr. Sohn with Scabbard & Frog - Matching Serial 1260 M German Holsters later a longer version wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1935 the German military introduced the K98k bolt action rifle or Karabiner 98 Kurz, as a replacement for the older GEW98 or Gewehr 98. A new, shorter bayonet was designed to go along with the shortened rifle. The K98 bayonet was officially named Seitengewehr 84 98 III or SG 84 98 III. The bayonet was designed as a close combat sidearm that could be placed on the tip of a K98. The total length of the K98 bayonet