Questions about a Eickhorn K98 bayonet

[namrufmot]

My grandfather has slowly been giving me the items he brought back from Europe.

This morning I got his K98 bayonet. I have a few questions but first let me give a description (pics aren't required).

In addition to numerous WaA marks it says CARL EICKHORN on one side of the blade, 146 on the other side, and 38 on the spine.

So naturally CARL EICKHORN made it in 1938. The scabbard, however, has no markings.

Is this typical of a CE bayonet from 1938?
The frog also has a large H on the back...any idea what company this is?

[AndyB]

Hello, no serial letter under number 146? WaA253 should be stamped on parts. Scabbard should be marked in same way, it could be that Your is a replacamant or spare scabbard. Brown plastic grips?best regards,Andy

[namrufmot]

Hello Andy,

No letter(s) under the 146

There are 4 WaA marks all say 253 (3 on pommel, one on button)

Very dark bornw grips..almost black

[AndyB]

hello, please could You contact me, we have Eickhorn 38 between k and u series, so it would be great see any pictures, Thanks best regards,Andy
Mailto:Blazicek@infostat.sk

[namrufmot]

No problem Andy..I'll snap some photos and post them here laster tonight

[namrufmot]

Ok..here they are:

Eickhorn


Serial Number


AS I said before there is also a "38" on the spine and a few WaA marks on the pommel. Scabbard is unmarked.

[namrufmot]

The frog is marked on the back (lower half) with an "H"

[AndyB]

Thanks for super pictures, it could be a 38/39 switch piece, best regards,Andy
PS it could be a spare piece that was serialed by field depot, while the nr3 in digits is not typical for Eickhorn 1938 production