Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | BAYONET - GERMAN BAYONET MODEL 1898/05 SN# 8755 |
Maker/Manufacturer: | WEYERSBERG & KIRCHBAUM |
Date of Manufacture: | |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 7148 |
Measurements: | OL: 50.1CM 19 3/4" BL: 36.1CM 14 1/2" |
Object Description:
GERMAN BAYONET MODEL 1898/05 SN# 8755
Manufactured by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen, Germany - Sawback removed. Two piece wood grips fastened with two rivets. Also known as "Butcher Blade." Complete with metal scabbard and leather frog.
Markings:
Blade: WEYERSBERG/KIRSCHBAUM/& CIE/SOLINGEN. Crown/W/18.
Guard: 8755
See, Janzen, pg. 86 & Kiesling, Vol. I #256.
References:
Janzen,
Kiesling,