Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Simson & Co. - Dated 1915 MG 42 rebuilt by July 1944 USS

rebuilt by July 1944 USS Dale - UndamagedUSS Monaghan - UndamagedGeneral condition of the match books is very good to excellent with vibrant colors

This is a textbook example of WWII German Lettische Freiwillige Waffen SS Ärmelabzeichen (Latvian Volunteer Waffen SS sleeve insignia)

RICHARD TODD ELLISON

The tabs are red cloth with one gull on each

Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Simson & Co. - Dated 1915 MG 42 rebuilt by July 1944 USSOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting 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