Germany, Wehrmacht. A Dress Bayonet, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie

(Wehrmacht Bajonett). A very well-preserved Wehrmacht dress bayonet, measuring 34.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 20.5 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade is plaint with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso of “WKC” for Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen, topped by the firm’s classic knight’s helmet logo. The blade sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon, hollow insertion slot with a functional push-button spring release, and with the seam covered by an intact blackened leather buffer pad. The handle grip is composed of two pieces of pebbled black bakelite secured together with dual magnetic metal rivets. The bayonet is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shaft. Emanating from the side of the shaft is a downward-pointing hook for the accommodation of a frog. The throat retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the bayonet in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade and minor loss of scabbard paint. The bayonet remains in an extremely fine condition.