Excellent example of the "long" version of the bayonet, by WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen) with a nickel plated blade. It has has a nice alloy hilt, with virtually all of the Nickel Plating intact, with only minor, as shown. The mortise button and blade release are fully functional, though the felt insert is missing. The grip plates are both lovely checkered black bakelite, and both are in great condition. They are retained by plated steel rivets dressed on the opposite side.
The blade has does have light wear to the plating and oxidation, with some runner wear and light scratching. It has not been sharpened, and still retains its blunt factory edge. The original leather blade buffer is in place, and is in great condition.The scabbard is straight throughout and still has almost all of the original black paint. The body is held by the included black felted leather frog, which is still in good shape and condition.
Wrapped about the frog is a very nice Non-Commissioned Officer's Troddel knot. This troddel is of patterned fabric strapping with a bullion end ball. It has a green strap with silver accents, which matches the top and insert.
