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Hi everyone,
I’m brand new to collecting WWII items and just picked up what I believe is a K98 bayonet while on a recent trip to western Kentucky. I’m from Florida and this is my first piece, so I’m really just trying to learn what I can and make sure I understand what I’ve got.
Here’s what I know so far:
• The bayonet blade is marked MUNDLOS with serial number 9666 u
• The scabbard is marked S/173K with serial number 1090 d
I’ve read that these were both early makers, but I’m not sure what that means for collectors.
I know the numbers don’t match, and I’ve read that’s pretty normal, but I’d love to know more about what these markings mean, what year they were made, and how common they are. I’m also not sure how to tell what’s original and what might have been pieced together after the war.
If anyone has advice, or if there are good places to start learning more about bayonets like this, I’d really appreciate it.
Sorry if I missed anything that’s already been answered here. Just excited to be starting this journey and eager to learn.
I’m brand new to collecting WWII items and just picked up what I believe is a K98 bayonet while on a recent trip to western Kentucky. I’m from Florida and this is my first piece, so I’m really just trying to learn what I can and make sure I understand what I’ve got.
Here’s what I know so far:
• The bayonet blade is marked MUNDLOS with serial number 9666 u
• The scabbard is marked S/173K with serial number 1090 d
I’ve read that these were both early makers, but I’m not sure what that means for collectors.
I know the numbers don’t match, and I’ve read that’s pretty normal, but I’d love to know more about what these markings mean, what year they were made, and how common they are. I’m also not sure how to tell what’s original and what might have been pieced together after the war.
If anyone has advice, or if there are good places to start learning more about bayonets like this, I’d really appreciate it.
Sorry if I missed anything that’s already been answered here. Just excited to be starting this journey and eager to learn.