Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet by Fichtel & Sachs dated 1917 with Steel Scabbard & Frog Crimean War In February 1942 he was

In February 1942 he was promoted to the one-star general officer rank of brigadier general and the two-star general officer rank of major general in May

The installed top tie is a replacement

The liner is original while the cuffs and waist band appear to be accurate replacements

Blade is heavy and the length is approximately 27" and overall length 38"

All bucks and straps appear to be present and in working order

Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Sawback Bayonet by Fichtel & Sachs dated 1917 with Steel Scabbard & Frog Crimean War In February 1942 he wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very 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