The blade comes with the original bluing. "W.K.C." maker marked as well as "39" dated (blade back). Furthermore "104 d" numbered. Dark brown bakelite grip plates. No chipping. "WaA" marked handle. The scabbard comes with a US metal hanger (so to find at US Army bayonets) (The German "Bundesgrenzschutz" and "Wachbataillon Bonn" had used scabbards of a similar style by the way). Original anodized. "F. Herder" maker marked and "1939" dated. Minor dents. "WaA" marked on the final ("ball").
Signs of use. Good condition.
A similar type is described in the book "Deutsche Seitengewehre und Bajonette 1740 - 1945" by Klaus Lübbe on page 308/309.
