K98 Bayonet

[Mervyn Mitton]

I wonder if anyone can identify the Regt. shown on the back of this Frog - also, confirmation that the

symbols near the top of the grip are 2nd WW ? Many thanks Mervyn

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[Mervyn Mitton]

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[peter monahan]

I'm going to guess that 'IR 139' is "Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 139", of the 3rd Infantry Brigade, 24th Infantry Division, 1914-18, for whatever that's worth. No idea about the markings.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Agree... can we see the whole things?

Thanks

Chris

[Mervyn Mitton]

I originally identified it as the 1914 pattern - changed from the South American version .

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[Chris Boonzaier]

Is there a stamp on the back of the blade just above the hilt?

[Mervyn Mitton]

Thanks for your interest Chris. A few detail photos herewith. Mervyn

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[Mervyn Mitton]

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[Mervyn Mitton]

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[werner]

Hello,

The bayo itself is ww2 era and is for a german Kar 98k.

The markings on the grip are german Waffenamts.

The frog is not from this bayo.

Here are some examples.

[Chris Boonzaier]

Sorry, I missed the last lot of photos,

Nice and regular 1938 issued bayonet.

[Spasm]

Yep, a nice matching numbers K98 bayonet, looks like its got good blueing on the blade too.

Made by F.W. Holler, Solingen in 1938 - hence the 38 stamp. The scabbard should be stamped F.W. Holler 1938 on the frog side. There should also be Waffen-Amt '253' stamps on the release button, on the flat back of the handle and under the grip. There may also be one on the ball of the scabbard. Nice one but definitely WW2.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Thanks everyone - your advice is greatly appreciated. Outside of our own fields we all need help from time to time. Mervyn