Original German Cold War Era Extremely Rare West German Made M-1905 Bayonet and Scabbard Flintlocks but the locks both function

but the locks both function correctly

There is a bit of fading on the belt loop

This example is even dated 1979

there was a chance the war could be ended by Christmas

This example of a breast plate with shoulder attachments features the original dark grey painted finish and  is free of dents and defects

Original German Cold War Era Extremely Rare West German Made M-1905 Bayonet and Scabbard Flintlocks but the locks both functionOriginal Item: Only One Available. After testing in early 1943, the U. S. Army decided to shorten the M1905 bayonet's blade to 10 inches (25. 4 cm). Production of this new bayonet, designated the M1, began at the five remaining manufacturers by April 1943. Because of quality control issues and problems meeting delivery expectations, Wilde Drop Forge and Tool was dropped from the bayonet production program after finishing their run of M1905 bayonets.