Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1915 German Militaria Buttons and zippers (ZIPP) look

Buttons and zippers (ZIPP) look to be all complete

The snipers usually fired on their targets from a distance of less than 300 metres

and the expected light wear to the leather from being over 100 years old

clearly for the South American Markets of BRAZIL

like this example

Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Erfurt Arsenal - Dated 1915 German Militaria Buttons and zippers (ZIPP) lookOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting 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