WWI Austrian fighting knife with shortened bayonet scabbard

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Hi Guys,i found this WWI Austrian fighting knife and it came with a modified bayonet scabbard and it seems to be period made.
Can you tell me more about this configuration .
Thanks for your time and knowledge
Cheers,
Martin.

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Maker logo on blade

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stamp on scabbard.

[rajko84]

You are right, it is a 1917 AustroHungarian fighting knife. I think somebody wanted to make his fighting knife look better, so he modified the leather bayonet scabbard. Normally they come in metal scabbards. I think it is a period, and it does look good.
Nice find.

regards Rajko

[AndyB]

Hello the scabbards looks like a nice SG1871 german piece shortened, on frog stud is a 115 Landwehr Regiment stamped, the M17 Sturmmesser was made by Winternitz in Steyr. best regards,Andy

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Thank you very much for your help Rajko and Andy
Regards,
Martin.