Original German WWI GEW 98 Shortened Parade Bayonet by WKC with Scabbard German Flags The lacquer finished leather is

The lacquer finished leather is in great condition having no serious issues

Additionally it is has a name tag over the left breast pocket that reads Curtis

and 4 piece demilled receiver

In the 1950s many Brens were rebarrelled to accept the 7

Original German WWI GEW 98 Shortened Parade Bayonet by WKC with Scabbard German Flags The lacquer finished leather isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice GEW 1898 Nickel plated parade bayonet, which originally had a long 21 inch blade. To make it more manageable during parades, at some point the blade was shortened to 13 1 2 inches, and the steel fitted leather scabbard was shortened to match. The blade was original a "pipe" or "quill" back type, and the reverse ricasso is stamped with the WKC "Knights Head" logo used by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co