Opinions needed on this etched bayonet

[usmedalman]

I have had this since 1970 when I collected German daggers. I have since moved on to American medals, but kept this piece. The blade is unmarked. I have thought it was a post-war parts piece because it is in such nice shape, but never knew for sure. I have tried to photograph the blade as best I can, but have problems with the reflections off the plated blade.
Any opinions would be helpful.


Thanks

[Mat J]

Mortise Key

Could you snap a pic of the mortise key please.

Mat J

[usmedalman]

Could you snap a pic of the mortise key please.

Mat J

I could, but I haven't collected edged weapons for many years and don't remember what that is.

[Mat J]

Reverse pommel

[usmedalman]

Reverse pommel

Ahh, the slot for mounting the bayonet on a rifle.

[DAZZA3483]

Any more known examples of that style of Etch with the bi-plane included?

[Mat J]

IMHO, original unmarked Höller. But the grips obviously have been redone. I sure wish this was a maker marked blade. First one of these I’ve ever seen.

[Chet Sowersby]

I'm of the opinion it's a period etched example produced by Holler for one of their vendees. As well, the grips appear to have been replaced at some point in time later. They do not look period done.

Chet

[usmedalman]

Any idea if this is Army, Air Force or Navy?

[Billy G]

My presumption is that it's supposed to be a Luftwaffe bayonet based on the biplane. I would agree that the grips and rivets do not look period done and even if the etch turns out to be period, the value is hurt by the grips.