Original Imperial German WWI Ersatz Bayonet Made from Socket Bayonet Blade with Scabbard IMA Merchandise European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with

European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with an Invasion Arrowhead (D-Day) and 2 Campaign Stars

It continued this until 16 September when they departed for the 1st Air Depot at Colombey-les-Belles Airdrome

showing light wear and oxidation to the exterior

An investment indeed

It is marked with early serial number 2468 on the bottom of the barrel by the hinge

Original Imperial German WWI Ersatz Bayonet Made from Socket Bayonet Blade with Scabbard IMA Merchandise European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal withOriginal Item. Only One Available. "Ersatz" bayonets and scabbards are emergency war time issue bayonets made for reserve and rear line troops. Ersatz translates to "replacement", and they were constructed of whatever happened to be on hand, resulting in some very interesting examples. This is one such example, with what appears to be a French or British socket bayonet blade mounted onto a known Ersatz pattern handle. It comes in a custom made