{"product_id":"wwii-era-german-ks98-dress-or-parade-bayonet-with-scabbard","title":"WWII-Era German KS98 Dress or Parade Bayonet with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA German \u003cstrong\u003eKS98-style dress bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced as a private-purchase sidearm for wear with a military uniform rather than as a standard field-issued combat bayonet. Similar examples are categorized by the Smithsonian as German dress-model knife bayonets. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a long, single-edged blade with a broad fuller, black checkered grip panels, a bird’s-head pommel, recurved quillon, and nickel-finished hilt fittings. It includes the dark steel scabbard shown and measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12½ to 13 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bayonet displays considerable age and wear, including oxidation, pitting, scratches, staining, dark patina, and extensive loss of the original finish. The blade appears to have been sharpened or cleaned previously and has uneven discoloration along its length. The hilt fittings show heavy plating loss and surface corrosion, while the grip panels have scratches and handling wear. The scabbard shows oxidation, scratches, finish loss, and scattered dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo belt frog is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review all photographs carefully for condition, markings, and identifying details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54291734626617,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7524\/3065\/files\/PXL_20260731_172000429.jpg?v=1785524592","url":"https:\/\/www.therelicroom.com\/products\/wwii-era-german-ks98-dress-or-parade-bayonet-with-scabbard","provider":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}