Germany, Wehrmacht. A Dress Bayonet, by Lauterjung & Sohn

(Wehrmacht Bajonett). An extremely well-preserved Wehrmacht dress bayonet, measuring 40.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. A fully runs the majority of the length of the top edge of each side of the blade. It is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark in the form of the classic “PUMA” logo of Lauterjung & Sohn, Solingen. It sits securely within a one-piece, nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon and hollow insertion slot retaining a function push-button spring release. The handle grip consists of two pieces of pebbled black bakelite, secured together with dual magnetic metal rivets. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a black-painted magnetic metal shaft. A downward-pointing hook emanates from the side of the shaft for the accommodation of a frog. The former is included and consists of a thick strip of black leather securely stitched into a loop for belt suspension. Affixed to the hook is an original magnetic “PUMA” manufacturer’s tag. The throat retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the bayonet in place during storage. Minor running marks are visible to the blade, but this superb dress bayonet remains in an overall extremely fine condition.