Germany, Heer. A Dress Bayonet, by Robert Klaas

(Heer Bajonett). A Heer dress bayonet, measuring 31.5 cm in total length. It features a 25 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. A fuller runs the majority of the length of the upper edge of each side of the blade, which is also maker marked on the reverse ricasso “ROBERT KLAAS, SOLINGEN”, circumscribing the firm’s classic double crane logo. The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated non-magnetic metal hilt with a hooked quillon and pommel, with the latter featuring a hollow insertion slot retaining a functional push-button release. Two pieces of pebbled black bakelite compose the handle grip, and are secured together with dual non-magnetic metal rivets. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks and tarnishing of the blade, in addition to moderate loss of nickel plating to the hilt. It remains in a very fine condition.