1915 Dated Imperial German Model M1898/05 Butcher Blade Bayonet by E. & F. Horster with Frog and Knot
$300.00
The blade is generally clean, showing typical spots and surface dirt, but it is without nicks, chips or active rust. The ricasso bears the maker mark of the firm of E. & F. Horster. The spine is dated 1915 with an imperial inspection mark. The bayonet is the model with a flash guard on the grip spine and with the vestigial “ears” of the muzzle ring. The wood grip plates show age and patina, with pock marks from field use, but they are without damage. The guard and the pommel show age and patina. The pommel bears inspection marks. The leather scabbard shows age and wear but it is complete and intact. The leather frog exhibits age, but it remains pliable and complete, with a break in the frog above the stud hole and with a faint maker mark on the reverse. The bayonet knot is soiled, but it is complete and intact. Overall the bayonet set is in very good field used condition.