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Original World War II German Army Heeres (KS98) formal dress, parade, and walking-out dress bayonet manufactured by the legendary edged-weapon firm of Robert Klaas based in Solingen, Germany. This privately purchased historical souvenir piece features the iconic, deep-stamped manufacturer mark on the blade ricasso showcasing the famous \"Kissing Cranes\" hallmark surrounded by the clear text stamping \"ROBERT KLAAS / SOLINGEN\".
This is the highly desirable long-blade variant historically issued to Enlisted Personnel and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) for formal wear outside of field combat zones. The knife features a bright, factory-mirrored nickel-plated blade surface complete with a traditional deep fuller groove along the face, a single swept crossguard assembly, and a stylized bird\'s head pommel housing a functional mechanical attachment slot. Perfect for historical militaria collectors, European edged-weapon enthusiasts, and WWII museum diorama displays.
Item Specifics & Manufacturing Metrics:
● Manufacturer: Robert Klaas (Solingen, Germany)Maker Mark Stamping: Authentic \"Kissing Cranes\" Hallmark / Double Bird Logo
● Model Designation: KS98 Dress / Parade Walking-Out Variant
● Blade Length Class: Long Variant measuring exactly 9.75 Inches (25 cm)
● Handle Grips: Twin Checkered Black Composition Grip Scales secured by dual dome rivets
● Hilt Hardware: Bright Polished Bird\'s Head Pommel & Integrated Crossguard
● Mechanical Action: Fully functional, spring-loaded pommel catch push-button release
Condition Grading & Physical Assessment Report:
This authentic Robert Klaas parade piece stands in highly stable, functional collector shape. The nickel-plated Solingen steel blade remains straight with an un-bent tip and an unsharpened factory spine, displaying minimal surface oxidation spotting and handling contact scuffs from vintage age. The internal spring mechanism inside the pommel head works flawlessly, depressing smoothly and snapping back securely upon release. For absolute transparency regarding condition grading, there is a distinct vertical hairline fracture crack running completely through the upper black checkered grip panel, radiating directly outward from the upper rivet pin housing down toward the center edge. Crucially, the handle scale remains completely stable, rock-solid, and firmly anchored to the underlying tang with zero loose shifting play or structural wiggle when handled.
Professional Shipping & Fine Militaria Transit Packaging:To guarantee this valuable historical Solingen dress bayonet arrives at your destination in the exact condition documented on the bench, it will be prepared for transport with professional grading care. The entire knife will be wrapped securely within multiple thick layers of heavy-duty, high-density bubble wrap to isolate the hilt hardware and prevent any external friction rubbing or shifting stress during transit. The wrapped piece will be placed inside a rigid, thick-walled corrugated shipping box packed out tightly with shock-absorbing fill material to completely eliminate any internal movement or impact shock under carrier sorting pressure. Sent with full automated postal tracking, signature delivery confirmation routing, and transit insurance protection
