Original German WWII 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking Etched Presentation 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster - Dated 1941 German Navy - Kreigsmarine The division returned to U

The division returned to U

Marked in black lettering Wehrkreissanitätspark XVIII Würzburg

If dropped the weapon would then just dangle at the rider's side

rifle-type sighting aids allowed the taking of a bearing (on the ground if downed)

which is why the original configuration is rarely seen

Original German WWII 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking Etched Presentation 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster - Dated 1941 German Navy - Kreigsmarine The division returned to UOriginal Bayonet: Only One available. This is a really nice German WW2 Mauser 98K Rifle bayonet with Bakelite grip plates and the blade dated "41" for 1941. The Maker's Code 41 asw appears also on the blade directly under the cross guard, and also appears on the throat of the scabbard. German 3 Letter code asw indicates manufacture by E. & F. Hrster of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades". This is a well known and respected firm, so edged weapons