**RARE : WW1 German East Africa Schütztruppe kS98 - 84/98 Bayonet w/ Scabbard (42cm).**

**RARE : WW1 German East Africa Schütztruppe kS98 - 84/98 Bayonet w/ Scabbard (42cm).** 

This item remains in a GOOD, USED CONDITION- Bayonet Blade & Steel Scabbard appear to be  complete. Age-related wear is visible due to handling. Arsenal marks & inspection stamps are present. **ITEMS ARE SECOND-HAND.**

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ORIGIN: Imperial Germany - Kaiser Wilhelm II

TOTAL : x 1

YEAR : 1914 - 

ARSENAL: Erfurt , Prussian Thüringia.

TYPE : kS98 - S84/98 Conversion Issue.

DIMENSIONS:  Enclosed -  42cm    .  Drawn -  37cm

An EXCELLENT example of a Rare, World War 1 German East Africa Schütztruppe kS98 - S84/98 Conversion Bayonet with Steel Scabbard. This piece appears to be in a well-preserved state, with the Steel Blade & Scabbard remaining intact and bearing matching Imperial Fraktur Inspection Stamps. Age-related and handling marks are evident due to field usage. 

The Bayonet retains the characteristic Composite Unvulcanised Rubber Grip Scales,  fastened with the 1913 pattern screw-bolts. This configuration was introduced in 1914 , for use by the Schütztruppe stationed in German East Africa (Burundi, Rwanda, Cameroon) - in order to prevent the rotting experienced with wood and leather grip scales in the humid conditions.

This piece has been subject to conversion from a kS98 pattern Bayonet to a model resembling the S84/98 - having been manufactured at the Erfurt Royal Prussian Army Works in Thüringia.

The ideal addition to any First World War, Colonial German Schütztruppe Bayonet  collection or display.

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