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In regards to the picture of the 4 SS Men with 98/05 Bayonets and SS portapees on their frogs, this is the earliest picture in my files showing the so called "SS NCO SWORD PORTAPEE". As you can see, the Portapee is being worn on a combat 98/05 bayonet. I do not think that the SS Men shown are NCOs. What is your opinion?

Richard K