8th Sep, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 123
 

123

A German Third Reich K98 Mauser Bayonet, retaining much of its original bluing, the blade with serial number 3001 to one side of the ricasso, the opposing side dated '41 and with maker's mark asw, with diagonally ribbed bakelite grip scales, the pommel and button catch with waffenamt markings, the blued steel scabbard stamped S/185G and 9491/C Footnote:- brought back from the war in Europe by 14569354 Spr. Ellis Brook who served with various regiments during and after the war. He was wounded whilst serving with the Cameron Highlanders in Western Europe

Sold for £130
Estimated at £80 - £120


 

. Fine rust pitting to pommel, two incised scratches to one grip scale. Scabbard has differing numbers and a dent to one side.

 


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