WW1, 1915 Dated, Imperial German, Pattern 98/05 Butcher Bayonet with High Ears by Simson & Co Suhl. Sn 23478:71 Bayonet

This is a nice Imperial German WW1, 1915 dated patter 98/05 butcher bayonet with high ears in its original steel scabbard The bayonet has the correct 9 groove wooden grips which are secured with two original screw bolts. The steel blade is crisply marked on the ricasso by the manufacturer SIMSON & CO SUHL. The spine of the blade is stamped with the crown over W15 (1915 date) and an inspection stamp. The pommel is marked with 2 inspection stamps. The clean blade measures 14 ¼ inches long with an overall length of 19 3/8 inches. The bayonet is contained in its original steel scabbard is in excellent condition. The push button spring release operates as it should. See pages 113 – 156, item 267 of White & Watts, The Bayonet Book. The price for this WW1 bayonet and scabbard includes UK delivery. (German Box 3). Sn 23478:71