Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Simson & Co. - Dated 1915 MG 42 The tabs are red cloth

The tabs are red cloth with one gull on each

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

This fine example is only the sixth that we have ever seen

Original Remanufactured Item: The Cartridge

which was made narrow to fit into the hollow of the butt

Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Simson & Co. - Dated 1915 MG 42 The tabs are red clothOriginal 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