I've been looking for one of these, but every one I found had an issue or two. This is the rifle version of the bayonet, but shortened by the Germans per a 1942 directive. The blade has been reduced to 280mm, with the scabbard accordingly shortened. Instead of the original tapered leather and wire loop closure for the scabbard tip, the Germans cut short the end, then rounded it off and closed it with a running stitch. There is a number stamped into the rear of the scabbard but I don't have any idea what it refers to or who put it there.
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