Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet by P.D. Lüneschloss Solingen with Scabbard & Frog - 1916 Dated 20th Century Imperial Russian officer equipment

Imperial Russian officer equipment

The crown still has faded markings

The pack encapsulated the 24’ rayon canopy and facilitated loads up to 300 pounds

A great looking item maybe 140 years old

It certainly has been worth the wait

Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet by P.D. Lüneschloss Solingen with Scabbard & Frog - 1916 Dated 20th Century Imperial Russian officer equipmentOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great 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