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bayonet and scabbard

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  • Other Name

    German S98/05 nA bayonet and scabbard [WW1] (descriptive name)

  • Description

    German S98/05 nA bayonet with leather scabbard [WW1]

    maker: Simson [Suhl]

    Note: larger muzzle guides than for Kar98 rifle

    blade: steel

    hilt:

    scabbard: leather

    markings: [crown] /W/15 [?] and SIMSON

  • Place
  • Other Id

    W2551 (war)

    38 (temporary sword number)

  • Department
bayonet and scabbard W2551

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