Original German WWII 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking Etched Presentation 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster - Dated 1941 Napoleonic and kamikaze operations

and kamikaze operations

which measures 26” in length and is 1 ½” wide at the ricasso

the second the ventilated central Face Guard and the third being the complete facial surround

This change coincided with the transfer of the 9th AF from the MTO to the European Theater of Operations (ETO)

Original German WWII 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking Etched Presentation 98k Bayonet by E. & F. Hörster - Dated 1941 Napoleonic and kamikaze operationsOriginal 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