WW2 German Police Bayonet With Scabbard WKC

The WW2 German Police Bayonet with Scabbard, marked WKC, is an original edged weapon issued to police personnel during the Third Reich era. Manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie. (WKC), this bayonet typically features a single-edged, nickel-plated blade with a blunt tip, reflecting its intended ceremonial and dress use rather than combat function. The hilt is outfitted with characteristic checkered bakelite grip panels secured by zinc rivets, and often includes the police eagle and swastika emblem mounted on the pommel or grip. The crossguard and pommel are composed of plated alloy metals, consistent with period production. The accompanying metal scabbard is finished with black paint, showing expected wear typical of issued examples. These bayonets were carried by uniformed police units throughout Germany during World War II and remain a representative artifact of Third Reich militaria. The WKC manufacturer’s stamp appears on the blade’s ricasso, confirming its