GERMANY. S98/05 a.A.S. Sawback Bayonet Erfurt W09 with Regimented Leather Scabbard and Original Frog – First World War

Rare and authentic German Seitengewehr 98/05 a.A.S. (Alter Art mit Säge) bayonet with a saw-back blade, manufactured at the Imperial arsenal in Erfurt and accepted in 1909 during the reign of Wilhelm II, as evidenced by the crowned W over 09 imperial marking on the back of the blade.

This bayonet is regimented to the 2. Infanterie-Regiment von Lützow Nr. 25 (2nd Company – Weapon no. 180), with a scabbard marked to the 4th Company (no. 247). This prestigious Rhenish regiment with a glorious history dating back to the Napoleonic Wars (Lützow Free Corps) was stationed in Aachen. 

This remarkable piece from the German Imperial period comes with its original leather scabbard with steel fittings, which is also regimented, as well as its period frog.

The ensemble is distinguished by an exceptional wealth of markings and acceptance proof marks. The back of the blade successively bears the imperial markings crowned W / 09, crowned RC, and crowned B.

Multiple crowned B proof marks, sometimes double-struck, are also present on the guard, grip tang, screws, and retaining screws, as well as on various metallic elements, attesting to remarkable homogeneity and authentic imperial military acceptance.

Only the locking spring is missing, without detracting from the historical interest or the overall presentation quality of this particularly sought-after piece.

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Purchase implies acceptance of the item's condition as presented.