Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet by Fichtel & Sachs with Bavarian Proof Mark & Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts and the arming of all

and the arming of all airplanes for American squadrons

so we cannot tell which year it is: 12

with the original bluing faded to a great looking plum patina

Meucon (4th AAOS)

Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet by Fichtel & Sachs with Bavarian Proof Mark & Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts and the arming of allOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good 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 blade". This