Got this on the way from an Ebay buy the other day. It appears to be one of unattributed export bayonets. A number of these got sent to Spain during the Civil War (along with other war material and the Condor Legion) to support Franco. Likely others remained in Germany and acquired by any number of para-military, 3rd Reich organizations which were rearming and had a need for bayonets. Though originally finished in white, these may be found refurbished and blued from Spanish service as well. Back in the 1980s, remaining stocks were released as surplus. I recall getting five excellent examples from George Peterson. Of those, three had E/WaA253 stamps on the tang (under the grips). No flash guards were used, as this was strictly a German Heer requirement. They also typically have a "script O" stamped on the underside of the blade, just forward of the cross-guard. Scabbards are hi-polish blue and unattributed as well. However, this is the only one I have observed with what appears to be a factory stamped serial number on it. There are no other markings evident.
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