Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard, Frog and Troddel Knot - Dated 1915 MG 34 Accessories Along with the book we

Along with the book we received a very nice summary of Hirsch's service extracted from the book

Crossguard: 3 3/8"

Blood was squirting out from under the collar of his jacket which he was desperately trying to button up

and changed the edge profile slightly on the tip

This example has a matching serial number 87008 on both the blade and the throat of the scabbard

Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard, Frog and Troddel Knot - Dated 1915 MG 34 Accessories Along with the book weOriginal 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