Opinions invited K98 Bayonet and Knot

[wolfslair]

Hi guys, would like opinions on this K98 bayonet. Any info/significance relating to it's green knot would be welcomed. Maker is FW HOLLER & matching serial # to blade and scabbard is 4188 C. Frog is marked Franz Jos Rothe Braunschweig 1941
Regards, Wolfslair

[wolfslair]

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[jwh44]

Hello

It is a knot for cavalry units of the Heer.
Regards
jwh44

[jwh44]

Hello
Green stem and crown are for headquarter.
Some artillery regiments also used a green leather strap. Not easy !!!
Regards
jwh44

[wolfslair]

Hi jwh44, Many thanks for your info.
Where can I find further literature on knot colors?
Thanks in advance & regards
Wolfslair

[jwh44]

Hi Wolfslair

You can find information about german knots in the book "German bayonets 1919-1945" by George T. Wheeler.
Regards
Alain

[wolfslair]

Alain, Thanks once again for your assistance.
Regards,
Wolfslair

[Stu W]

Hello,

Have a look at this thread...

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=367820

Regards,
Stu