K98 bayonet, maker coded ’44 CRS ’ Paul Weyersberg & Co, Serial number ‘8471 Grandee with three 4 mm wide

with three 4 mm wide longitudinal blue stripes

Featuring the desirable commercial “DWM K K 496” headstamp

The British First Field Dressing was a standard medical item issued to soldiers during World War II

1 helped ensure that soldiers' gear remained functional and reliable in the field

K98 bayonet, maker coded ’44 CRS ’ Paul Weyersberg & Co, Serial number ‘8471 Grandee with three 4 mm wideA lovely example of the K98 bayonet, maker coded 44 CRS Paul Weyersberg & Co, Serial number 8471 to the upper blade. Scabbard marked 1401. Acceptance stamps. Waffen Amt stamps to the upper part of the pommel, which also retains all of its blued finish. The rifle retaining button system working correctly. Wooden grips are undamaged. Fitted with its original leather frog, which has all good strong stitching, Marked E. O. Gtze & Sohn 1942