WW2 German K98 Bayonet With Frog Matching Serial Numbers Dated 1944 Maker ASW

This listing features a World War II German K98 bayonet, complete with its original leather frog. The bayonet and scabbard display matching serial numbers, indicating they have remained together since original issue. Both items are dated 1944, and the blade is marked with the manufacturer’s code “ASW,” identifying it as production from E. & F. Hörster, Solingen, a recognized supplier of edged weapons to the German military during the period. The bayonet was designed specifically for use with the Karabiner 98k rifle, the standard-issue service rifle of the German armed forces in the Second World War. The blade exhibits the typical fuller on both sides, while the grips are made from ribbed Bakelite or hardwood, as issued in late-war production. This set is typical of late-war German military equipment, reflecting wartime material and manufacturing adaptations. The included frog is the appropriate style for this era and model, supporting secure carry on a standard German field belt.