WWII German Dress Bayonet
This bayonet was picked up on the battlefield of France during WWII by my father who served with the US Army 298th Engineer Combat Battalion, Co. B.
I would appreciate it if someone could provide further information about it's use/issue/history and background.
Further details:Inscribed "Zur Erinnerung an Meine Dienstzeit"
(In Honor of my Service Time)
15 inches overall length
Chrome/Nickle plated
Black checkered plastic handle
Steel scabbard with black leather frog
"Ges. Gesch." in lower right side of blade
