Eickhorn (Solingen) Bayonet

This is a standard S98/05 bayonet with a plain 14 ½ " fullered, polished ‘immaculate’ steel blade. It has a flash guard and no muzzle ring. It was made by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen and is stamped with their Trademark on the blade. It was made in 1917 and carries the Crown over "W" over "17" plus an inspection mark on the top edge of the blade. There is also an inspection mark on the pommel and another on the crossguard. The unmarked wooden grips are held with two pins. The scabbard is all steel and has minor dents to both sides. It is marked ‘Waffenfabrik-Mauser A G-Oberndcrf An’ ‘2860’. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 6291.