Original German WWI Seitengewehr M1884/98 II Sawback Bayonet by Gebr. Heller, Marienthal with Scabbard British Flags until it embarked as part

until it embarked as part of the landing force for the Battle of Iwo Jima

Overall length 19 1/2" with a carved iron barrel of 12 1/2" making this a very attractive item

This is a wonderful example of a genuine US issued and worn Great War helmet

which is mechanically sound and still in the original bright steel finish

creating a salient into the German lines

Original German WWI Seitengewehr M1884/98 II Sawback Bayonet by Gebr. Heller, Marienthal with Scabbard British Flags until it embarked as partOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the rare M 1884 98 Sawback Bayonet (Seitengewehr), intended for use on the Mauser GEW 98 rifle, and KAR98A Carbine. This bayonet design is based on the earlier M1871 84 bayonet with a 10 inch blade, and the first model of these were converted from those bayonets. This example was purpose made for the GEW 98, and was not converted. The sawback version of these are very rare, and seldom