Original Imperial German WWI Kurzes Seitengewehr M1898/05 Sawback Dress Bayonet by WKC with Scabbard & 1917 Dated Frog British Militaria and measures 21"W x 19

and measures 21"W x 19 1/2"H  x 3 1/2"

Research indicates this would be for the "Kaiser Franz Regiment"

the 60mm was easy to transport and could be brought into action quickly

but does show a lot of past staining and light oxidation

and the bottom of the barrel is marked WILLETS just before the screw joint

Original Imperial German WWI Kurzes Seitengewehr M1898/05 Sawback Dress Bayonet by WKC with Scabbard & 1917 Dated Frog British Militaria and measures 21"W x 19Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rare Kurzes Seitengewehr (Short Sidearm) M1898 Sawback Dress Bayonet, complete with its black painted scabbard and a 1917 dated leather frog. Intended for use on the Mauser GEW 98 rifle, the bayonet design is based on the earlier M1871 84 bayonet with a 10 inch blade, and the first model of these were converted from those bayonets. This example was purpose made in this size, and was