Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Auction the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a shield bearing raised crossed swords on top of a plane

Instituted 1823

Type II (in chromed metal with red

8 mm (w) x 47

Frederick III and Wilhelm I surrounded by the inscription "KAISER WILHELM I

Germany, Imperial. An Ersatz Combat Bayonet, C.1918 Auction the obverse consisting of a(Bajonett). A well preserved ersatz (substitute) combat bayonet, measuring 46 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31. 5 cm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade sits securely within a one piece magnetic metal hilt with an open top muzzle guide and hollow insertion slot with a functional push button spring release. The reverse of the muzzle guide bears a stamped letter W topped