Any opinions on following bayonet.I beleive it is acopy but not sure.Thanks in advance.
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Mike,
I don't see any red flags on this KS98. I'm at work and going by memory but think the trademark is Emil Voos. Not a rare maker, but not one seen very often. Looks like a keeper.
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Mike,
I agree with Denny. I don't see any obvious red flags either. What makes you think it is a copy since you are holding it in your hands?
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Hi there.
The reason i thought it was a copy is that i am not really into bayonets and it was bought for very little money. Regards Mike.Comment
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George,what branch of the services would this bayonet belong to.Any ideas. Mike.Comment
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Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine or Luftwaffe - all used the same KS98 with the walking-out dress uniform for other ranks. A brown frog would designate Luftwaffe while a black one would be used for the others.
What is the blade length? They came in two different lengths with the shorter being designated for NCO's.
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Nice Voos bayonet. Crisp trademark stamping.
The narrow fuller would suggest the 20cm or the shorter bladed model.
A word to the wise. Not eveyone who sells collectables may be up on the current prices. A low price should not be a sole indicator of a fake.
Have you never heard of getting a 'great deal' every once in a while?
TonyAn opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.
"First ponder, then dare." von MoltkeComment
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Its approx.8inches blade length.I have heard of a great deal Tony,but in my experience they are few and far between.Thanks for your input,a nice surprise.Regards Mike. P.s. i was wondering,does the green felt insert signify any thing.Comment
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Mike,
The green felt signified either J******228;ger-Formationen or Flieger-Aufsichtstruppen per the period Eickhorn catalog. The KS98 with a 20cm blade is correct for NCO personnel and the brown frog could be for early Heer J******228;ger or Luftwaffe Aufsichtstruppen.
It looks like a nice original bayonet.
GeorgeComment
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[QUOTE=I have heard of a great deal Tony,but in my experience they are few and far between.Thanks for your input,a nice surprise.[/QUOTE]
That's why it's a great deal.
TonyAn opinion should be the result of thought, not a substitute for it.
"First ponder, then dare." von MoltkeComment
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