Slotted Municipal Police Bayonet by WKC

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Municipal “Cut-Down” - Seitengewehr für Polizei by WKC of Solingen. The plated bade on this one looks great! It retains a nice and bright mirror like finish along with a perfect fit and sharp tip! The blade is stamped with the WKC logo, the spine proof stamp and the “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & CIE Solingen” (reverse) maker mark, which are all beautifully executed. The blade rates a solid Exc++. The black leather scabbard body is in great shape and minor bumps due to the runners pushing against the leather for the past 100 yrs. It continues to retain all of its stitching and the four vertical lines running through it giving it that finishing touch of German detail! The plated brass based scalloped scabbard fittings remain in good condition, matching the hilt in color and patina. The lower reverse has a dent. Both staples remain intact. The scabbard is clearly marked “S.E.D.138." (Schutzpolizei Polizeiverwaltung Erfurt) matching the crossguard! The slotted hilt depicts wonderful burnished detail throughout, with the oak leaves, acorns and highly detailed pommel eagle! The push button functions as it should. Yes there is some green verdigris you can clean off if you so wish. The multi-toned stag grip plates are tightly secured with two aluminum rivets. The centrally placed burnished aluminum 1st pattern police eagle is properly pined and retains nice detail! Finally finishing this is a correct black police frog, a near impossible accouterment to find. An excellent early police bayonet!