1940 K98 dress bayonet?

**NjsGT** · 07-31-2011, 05:11 PM

Hey guys, I could use some thoughts to help ID this bayonet. It was made by Emil Voos Solingen. Just typing that name is I found info that it is a K98 dress bayo due to its high shine nickel finish. My question is about the scabbard and if it is the right one for the bayo. I dont have the frog though..... Also, which part of the german armed forces would wear this for dress?... Heres some pics

One side scabbard markings

Other side scabbard markings

Thanx for any help

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-31-2011 05:11 PM

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**zwerge** · 07-31-2011, 05:48 PM

It`s an army dress bayonet,but the scabbard is for a combat bayonet.

**NjsGT** · 07-31-2011, 05:58 PM

Thanx. Did all ranks of the Heer wear these during parades or socials? Or were these for officers only? Cool to know the scabbard is still somewhat correct

**zwerge** · 07-31-2011, 06:33 PM

by NjsGT

Thanx. Did all ranks of the Heer wear these during parades or socials? Or were these for officers only? Cool to know the scabbard is still somewhat correct

These would be worn by enlisted men,not officers.

**NjsGT** · 07-31-2011, 06:44 PM

by zwerge

These would be worn by enlisted men,not officers.

Awesome info! Thanx!

**Reibert** · 07-31-2011, 07:31 PM

by zwerge

These would be worn by enlisted men,not officers.

Also NCO´s were wearin´ the Extra Seitengewehr

**LMG 1** · 08-01-2011, 03:30 PM

Nice i have one of these also,try and find the correct scabbard for it

**Reibert** · 08-01-2011, 04:06 PM

by LMG 1

Nice i have one of these also,try and find the correct scabbard for it

Hi !

German dress bayonets were coming in to blade lenghts, but:

Not every blade fits to every scabbard ! ! !

**Frogprince** · 08-02-2011, 03:12 AM

by Reibert

Also NCO´s were wearin´ the Extra Seitengewehr

That is generally true, but the senior grade NCO's (Unteroffizier mit Portepee) would have carried (officer's model) swords. FP

**NjsGT** · 08-03-2011, 10:37 PM

Quick update, I was actually able to find the correct scabbard and frog.... Take a look, let me know if it the correct one. I know the frog is german from the 4 rivets.... I also put the frog on the "Gott mit uns" belt I have aswell.... Heres some pics