WW2 German Army K98 Dress Bayonet With Scabbard Maker WKC

The WW2 German Army K98 Dress Bayonet with Scabbard, maker marked WKC, is a ceremonial edged weapon associated with German military personnel during the Second World War. Unlike the combat-issued K98 bayonets, this dress variant was intended for wear with the dress uniform and was not designed for practical use in the field. The blade typically features a polished finish and lacks the sharpened edge found on service bayonets. The hilt is equipped with checkered grips and often displays a decorative pommel. The accompanying scabbard, also of polished metal, is designed to protect the blade and facilitate attachment to a belt or uniform. Markings on the ricasso indicate manufacture by WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie), a well-known Solingen-based producer of edged weapons. These dress bayonets were commonly worn by enlisted men and non-commissioned officers, serving as part of the formal military attire throughout the Nazi era.