thanks for answer Finngaill
The offset spanner screws are similar to those used by the maker Ernst Pack, but there are other unmarked KS98 with this type of screw attachment. We see also the names of two distributors. Gustav Klemme of Herford is a known distributor who probably ordered unmarked KS98 bayonets from a Solingen maker. In this case it was on sold to military uniform outfitter, Heinrich Bracht, who had his name etched onto the blade. As for the HJ diamond, I would agree with Finngail that it's probably been added to the grip post WW2, but it can't be ruled out that it was attached by a former HJ member. Some careful investigation by removing grip plate to see how the diamond is attached would be interesting.
Just out of curiosity, was Heinrich Bracht a Military Uniform Outfitter or tool maker ?
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I find it interesting that a blade would have 2 different distributor marks. The etched Bracht mark is always interesting to see, I've seen it only on the occasional Polizei bayonet marked by Alcoso.
A bayonet with grip emblem must always be scrutinized heavily. The fact this one has a Pack style grip with spanner nuts would make me not consider it for my collection because of the probability of postwar fakery.
Yes, that was my thinking, I was curious at to the history of the firm, as we can and have seen, a great amount of companies that mildly changed their manufacturing from pre war, war and then to post war, if their firms survived, metalworkers were familiar with metals, I didn't find any resemblance to the Co. mentioned as a 'Outfitter'.. Just curious that's all..
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It is sure interesting and I also had try to find more information about this Outfitter company, but without any luck.
Anyhow about that tool maker. Here is little bit information about it:
Around 1900 Theodor Karl Morsbach founded a tool factory in Cleffstrasse 11.
In 1907 Carl Adolf Wehner was the owner of the Theod company. Carl Morsbach Nachf., which later bore his name.
In 1924 Heinrich Bracht took over the company from his father-in-law C. A. Wehner.
The company still exists and today belongs to the Wilh group of companies. Schmitt & Comp ..
Great Info Finngaill
Where did you get this info from?
I checked into my German Cutlery producers and only came up with Ernst and Karl Morsbach with very little reference.
Regards Larry
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