WW2 German Fighting Knife K98 Bayonet Theater Made Trench Art It was on display in

It was on display in the museum from 1972-2024 when it closed / All museum tags and auction number remain on the Shako / You will receive a copy of the auction flyer / Shako size is 7 1/8 / There is wear and imperfections / Please look at the photos for overall condition and quality / Inquire with any questions

Maker marked W

in Dec 1818 for use by the militia cavalry in the various states

smooth bore flintlock pistols to be made for official service before pistols in the percussion firing system were introduced and adopted

75 x 4 / Picture size 3 x 2 inches / Group comes in protective plastic sleeve as shown in photos

WW2 German Fighting Knife K98 Bayonet Theater Made Trench Art It was on display inAuthentic WW2 German K98 bayonet cut down into a fighting knife Engraved with wife's name most likely "Ethel Barkhurst" on leather sheath Sheath is manufactured using brass screws and washers Overall size of knife is 9 5 8 inches Blade size 6 1 8 inches Theater made piece Manufacturer is E. U. F. Horster # 1840 Waffenamt code Number 38 on spine General wear with age and use