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SOLD SOLD (24/04) MANUFACTURER & DATES**WW2 1942 Nazi German Mauser K98 Bayonet By ‘asw’ (E&F Horster) Later Etched Nazi Runes & Panel ‘1 Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler’ (1st SS Panzer Division Hitler’s Bodyguard) & Scabbard With Original Leather Frog - BAYO 653 An original WW2 K98 rifle bayonet with later etching that makes this a collector’s piece in its own right. The 10" single edged fullered & blued blade is marked by the manufacturer at the ricasso 'asw 42’ which is the Nazi German manufacturer code of E&F Horster, Solingen and 1942 date. The reverse is numbered ‘1705h’. The blade is crisply etched on one side with panel ‘1 Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler’ incorporating Nazi Runes, the Nazi National emblem Eagles with Swastikas, Oak leaves and ‘key within Shield insignia of the 1st SS Panzer Division ( the 1st SS Panzer Division (German: 1. SS-Panzerdivision "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler" began as Adolf Hitler's personal bodyguard, responsible for guarding the Führer's person, offices, and residences. Initially the size of a regiment, it eventually grew into an elite division-sized unit during World War II). The pommel is engraved on one side with a shield containing ‘SS Runes’. The pommel is Waffenamt. The bayonet has undamaged grooved Bakelite grips & has its original black painted steel scabbard. The neck of the scabbard has matching date and manufacturer mark ‘asw 42’. It also has matching number ‘1705h’. The scabbard is fitted with an original period leather frog with belt loop and retaining strap with eyelet that fastens to a brass stud. There are no visible date or manufacturer marks on the frog. All leather and stitching of the frog are clean and intact. The price for this desirable collector’s piece includes UK delivery. BAYO 653
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