WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN 9805 NA BUTCHER BAYONET

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Wwi Imperial German 9805 Na Butcher Bayonet

Wwi imperial german 98/05 n/a combat butcher bayonet. Bayonet hsa nice thick patina and has never been cleaned, original as found. Bayonet has grooved walnut grips with flashguard and high muzzel-ring ears(see pic) double inspectore stamps on pommel side crown over an initial(see pic) bayonet has single edge swell tip steel blade with single deep blood groove with makers mark of the firm of alexander coppel solingen on the ricasso.

Blade back edge near cross guard has the crown iwth monarchs initial and 14 acceptance date over inspectors stamp. Crown over an initial.

Blade in good condition, a dried oil film stlil on blade, runner marks, blade stright and true. Bayonet has leather scabbard and frog both in very good condition. Frog has number on back which cannot make out. Original portepee/troddel of the 2nd battalion with a spot of blood(see pic) and in very good condition. Bayonet wsa designed to fit the 1898 german mauser carbines and rifles.

Excellent original bayonet with a definite combat look to it and rrae dated 1914. Bayonet elngth with scabbard is 21 without scabbard 19.

Good luck! And ahve fun! As usual, 100%authentic/original and as described or full refund including shipping costs. Guaranteed same day shipping and never a handling fee. On oct-21-08 at 055146 pdt, seller added the following informationsquaretrade © ap6.0on oct-24-08 at 085711 pdt, seller added the following informationthe portepee/knot is a imperial 5th company private purchase knot not 2nd battalion. 5th company participated in the battle of the ardennes, battle of verdun, battle of saint-mihiel and ultimitly defeated by the american expeditionary force under pershing. Thanks.