WW2 German K98 Bayonet With Scabbard and Frog Dated 1943 Matching Numbers

The WW2 German K98 Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog, dated 1943, is an original edged weapon issued to German military personnel during the Second World War. This example features matching serial numbers on the blade and scabbard, indicating that both components have remained together since original assembly. The bayonet is designed to fit the Karabiner 98k rifle, the standard service rifle of the German armed forces during the conflict. The scabbard, composed of blued steel, provides protective housing for the blade, while the included leather frog allows attachment to a soldier’s belt or uniform equipment. The blade typically measures approximately 10 inches, with manufacturer’s and date markings present on the ricasso. This bayonet type was produced in substantial quantities between 1934 and 1945, with variations reflecting changes in wartime production standards. The 1943 date situates this example within the later years of production, marked by simplified manufacturing processes.