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This is an early desirable K98 bayonet manufactured in 1927 and issued to the 5th company infantry regiment 38 as marked on the cross-guard. The bayonet originally would have had wooden grip plates and was reworked at some point as indicated by the " SU25 " hilt and flash-guard stamps. Originally would have been matched with a wuk scabbard that was probably replaced when refurbished possibly in 1938 when the scabbard is dated. These bayonets are hard to find in any condition.