WW2 German K98 Bayonet and Scabbard Waffen Marked Maker Gebr Heller Dated 1939

The WW2 German K98 Bayonet and Scabbard offered here is a period-produced example, manufactured by Gebrüder Heller and dated 1939. This bayonet was designed for use with the Karabiner 98k rifle, the standard-issue infantry weapon of the German armed forces during the Second World War. The bayonet features recognizable Waffenamt inspection markings, confirming its acceptance for military service. The blade is constructed from steel, single-edged, with a fuller running the length of the blade for added strength and reduced weight. The hilt is equipped with wooden grip panels secured by two rivets. The accompanying scabbard is made of blued steel and is similarly marked with the maker’s code and date. Items like this were standard equipment for German soldiers, serving both as combat knives and utility tools. This example illustrates the typical design and production standards of edged weapons used by the Wehrmacht in the early years of World War II.