Original Imperial German WWI Kurzes Seitengewehr M1898 Sawback Dress Bayonet with Scabbard Military Flare Guns 2 vehicles loaded with casualties

2 vehicles loaded with casualties were sent from the Regimental Aid Station of the  501st Parachute Infantry Regiment at Bastogne

with just a bit of honest wear

and in very delicate condition

Georgia and moved to Fort Bragg

slightly curved blade showing what could be Armorer's markings on both sides

Original Imperial German WWI Kurzes Seitengewehr M1898 Sawback Dress Bayonet with Scabbard Military Flare Guns 2 vehicles loaded with casualtiesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rare Kurzes Seitengewehr (Short Sidearm) M1898 Sawback Dress Bayonet, complete with its parade style scabbard with a belt hanging loop and slot. This was just found in an old attic, untouched for decades, and we have left it as found to preserve the history and patina. Intended for use on the Mauser GEW 98 rifle, the bayonet design is based on the earlier M1871 84 bayonet with a 10