Original Rare German WWI M1898/05 a/A Butcher Sawback Parade Bayonet with "High Horns" by WKC U.S. Grenades Circumference: 21”

Circumference: 21”

It bears serial number 6778 on the barrel and receiver

leaving it in the present condition

however the cleaning rod is missing

Original Rare German WWI M1898/05 a/A Butcher Sawback Parade Bayonet with "High Horns" by WKC U.S. Grenades Circumference: 21”Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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