Germany, Imperial. An M1898 Bayonet, by Simson & Co. Hold For soldiers serving in Russia:

For soldiers serving in Russia: medal in tombac

69 mm (w) x 49

one clasp South Arabia

1914-1915 Campaign Star (16477

218 (Lewisham)

Germany, Imperial. An M1898 Bayonet, by Simson & Co. Hold For soldiers serving in Russia:(Heer Bajonett M1898). An extremely well preserved M1898 bayonet, measuring 68 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 52. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains unspoiled factory original sharpening to the tip. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of each side of the blade. Stamped onto the obverse ricasso is a makers mark of SIMSON & SO., SUHL. Otherwise unmarked, it sits securely within a