Original German WWII Heer Army Reconnaissance Team 4 Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet with Scabbard & Leather Frog U.S. Navy which is also reflected in

which is also reflected in the muster rolls

The Model 1855 is generally referred to as a rifled musket

with much of the gilding remaining

Hat size is a US 7 1/8

The overall condition of both items is quite nice and does show honest wear and use

Original German WWII Heer Army Reconnaissance Team 4 Etched Short 98k Dress Bayonet with Scabbard & Leather Frog U.S. Navy which is also reflected inOriginal Item: Only One Available. The K 98 dress bayonet was a dress version of the combat style, and was worn by enlisted and NCO personnel for dress and parade occasions. The bayonets were finished with a high quality nickel plating, with stag or bakelite grip plates and black painted scabbard. The choice of blade length was left to the purchaser, being the nickel plated short (20cm) or long (25cm) version. There was usually a red or green colored