Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1915 German Militaria ready for display

ready for display

there is a clear Puma's Head Logo over PUMA in a diamond over SOLINGEN (faint)

where it was instrumental to the Americans successful "island hopping" campaign

This example bears original German maker code ac

Buttons and zippers (ZIPP) look to be all complete

Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1915 German Militaria ready for displayOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the M 1898 05 Bayonet (Seitengewehr), which was the most common German Bayonet of the First World War. It was intended for use on the standard issue service rifle of Imperial Germany: the Mauser designed Gewehr 98 (GEW 98). It features a heavy 14. 5 inch steel blade with distinct bulge toward the point, giving extra weight and power to the business end, known as a "butcher