KS98 Puma, an engraving on the blade

[Mihhail]

Hello,


Last time you helped me, saved me from buying a fake bayonet.
Please help me again, please take a look at the photo, what do you think, is this bayonet and engraving original or not?

[Anderson]

This is better etched, of the Nr 6350 pattern, but I'm a little concerned about the heaviness of the "Z" and "E" capital letters in the inscription, refer example in Techet book all show a much finer thinner letters. A little bit of border bleed at the Helmet end, but that's the only defect I can see.

[Mihhail]

Do you think this is not an original engraving, but was added after the war?

[Mihhail]

Here are a few more photos.

[Anderson]

This one below I believe is an authentic etching;



That said, it also has some defects. This design is quite common and there does appear to be some variation in those considered authentic. I would give yours a 90% score, but I would be comfortable that it's a good one. But you have to be comfortable with it if you are going to open the wallet.