Richard,
It has to be early morning in Europe, so I think that it will be tomorrow at the earliest before Andy could possibly get back to you. “88” I believe is seen on some Solingen made bayonets from that period. And Andy would be the one that I would go to myself for confirmation.
You’ve mentioned a number of bayonets that use different ways to indicate SS ownership in your postings. With some of the bayonets that I’ve owned or seen, I know from personal experience that it’s not always easy to tell a refinished one from an original. But with only a verbal description, quite frankly I don’t know what you have. Because sometimes what looks like an original from a distance. Turns out to be a rework when seen closer up.
Best Regards, FP
