WW2 German K98 Bayonet With Scabbard Dated 1941 and 1943 Captured French

The WW2 German K98 Bayonet with Scabbard, dated 1941 and 1943, is a military edge weapon originally issued to German infantry forces. Designed to mount on the Karabiner 98k rifle, a standard service weapon of the Wehrmacht, this bayonet consists of a steel single-edged blade with wooden or Bakelite grips and a steel scabbard. This particular example features production dates from both 1941 and 1943, indicating use or assembly over several years during World War II. The item is identified as a captured French piece, reflecting the common wartime practice of reissuing equipment seized from occupied territories. Markings and manufacturer codes on the blade and scabbard provide insights into its origin and service history. The bayonet’s robust construction and design are characteristic of German military equipment of the era. Such artifacts hold historical significance as evidence of the material culture of military operations in occupied Europe during the conflict.