Original German WWII Heer Army Short 98k Dress Bayonet with NCO Troddel, Scabbard & Frog - Unmarked German Military Maps which have faded the etched

which have faded the etched markings

probably with a heavily damaged stock

with some color fading

The reverse of the jacket features incredible hand painted art work with musical notes that reads:

Original German WWII Heer Army Short 98k Dress Bayonet with NCO Troddel, Scabbard & Frog - Unmarked German Military Maps which have faded the etchedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The K 98 dress bayonet was a dress version of the combat style, and was worn by enlisted and NCO personnel for dress and parade occasions. The bayonets were finished with a high quality nickel plating, with stag or bakelite grip plates and black painted scabbard. The choice of blade length was left to the purchaser, being the nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green colored