Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet with Leather Scabbard by Anker-Werke - Dated 1917 Crimean War NOCK on the lock plate

NOCK on the lock plate

The 504th RCT now back at full strength rejoined the 82nd

This is an EXTRA model which was the highest grade of eReL visor caps

5" was intended to carry both wig and gown

Original German WWI M1898/05 n/A Butcher Bayonet with Leather Scabbard by Anker-Werke - Dated 1917 Crimean War NOCK on the lock plateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the M 1898 05 Bayonet that was the most common German Bayonet of the First World War. 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 version is known as n A (neuer Art = newer model). The second pattern lacked the first pattern's vestigial muzzle ring (or 'ears') and has a flashguard on the