Nazi M98 Dress Bayonet By A Scarce Maker Gustav Spitzer, Solingen & Scabbard. BAYO 80. Bayonets

An early Nazi M98 dress bayonet by a Scarce maker, Gustav Spitzer and scabbard. The dress sidearm for military and civilian uniformed formations was designated the M98 Dress Bayonet. This bayonet represented a stylised form of the S. 84/98 bayonet purchased by the individual for wear with the walkout dress uniform and was worn by the mainly non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel. This dress bayonet has a rifle mortise and push button release. It retains the red felt in the mortise slot. This is the long version with a 9 ¾“ blade. It has "C Gustav Spitzer Solingen" stamped into the ricasso. The polished steel blade is in excellent condition. The grips are chequered and secured with two rivets. It has a metal scabbard with lozenge shaped frog stud. (see 'German Clamshells' book pages 15-16 by Gary L. Walker & R.J. Weinand). The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 80.