Original German WWII Leather Dismounted Pattern Bayonet Frog by Carl Hepting and Co. in Stuttgart - Dated 1943 MG 42 Ammo Storage The interior of the cap

The interior of the cap is lined with light cotton

This example was definitely made as a somewhat upmarket version

The brass barrel has British Birmingham proof marks

and seems to have a pillar breech

-Mitchell Pattern Strap: These straps were designed to be used for strapping down sleeping systems but were also used to secure shelter halves

Original German WWII Leather Dismounted Pattern Bayonet Frog by Carl Hepting and Co. in Stuttgart - Dated 1943 MG 42 Ammo Storage The interior of the capOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice "dismounted pattern" genuine German WWII leather bayonet frog (Seitengewehrtragetasche), as used with the bayonets for the K98k and other service rifles. Sometimes called the "later pattern", it had the securing strap found on mounted patterns removed. This is a great wartime example, featuring black leather construction with white stitches, and the rivets and securing stud are galvanized steel.