Germany, 1st GM. Ersatz bayonet. Smooth cast steel handle with one-piece crucible, no oiling hole, surface oxidation with rust bloom. Blade with small stained gray patina, hollow front and control stamp on back. Standard two-piece steel scabbard with longitudinal decorations on the edges in imitation of leather scabbards, with gray patina and remnants of original feldgraü paint. 44 cm (Blade 30.5 cm). (In its original juice. Fairly good condition).

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