Short KS/98 Bayonet w/Single-Etched Blade w/Frog. Gräfrath, Solingen, surrounding a cursive W TM. Photographs of similar etched patterns appear on pages 230 and 232 of German Etched Dress Bayonets by Wayne H. Techet as Robert Klaas motif Nr. 1252. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show only minor surface wear with no crazing or loss of plating and with original red felt plug in pommel slot. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated blade measuring 19.8cm in length grades EX++/Near MINT showing only light runner marks with no graying, lifting or nicks to cutting edge, and is complete with original black/dark brown leather blade buffer pad. Reverse blade features a 5" long, SCARCE etched panel with an intricate design of floral vines/leaves at the point and ricasso ends flanking a distinctive, long, open-winged, centered eagle above the inscription, "Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit" in raised Gothic letters. Etched panel retains 100% of the original factory background frosting. Dent-free, steel scabbard retains approximately 95% of the original black enamel showing minor surface wear/crazing primarily to the lower obverse shell and lower ball. Black leather frog shows crazing to the patent finish, but no damage to the stitching EX++ (25419) $795. SOLD