WW1 Bavarian Army S98/05 a.A. m.S. Seitengewehr – SAWBACK BUTCHER BAYONET – RARE

You are bidding on an EXCELLENT used example of a WW1 BavarianS98/05 m.S. (a.A.) Seitengewehr SawbackBayonet! Primarily issued to Pioneers, MG Detachments, and Specialized Troops, it comes complete with the original scabbard and frog!The Sawback Butcher Bayonet was designated as the S98/05 S or m.S. (mit Säge – with saw). During WW1, the Sawback got the reputation for being an extremely dangerous weapon that could cause severe injury. Through an allied propaganda campaign designed to make the blade seem inhumane, the Germans decided to remove the saw teeth and suspended production in 1917. Many examples found today had the teeth ground off, as soldiers that were captured with a Sawback bayonet, were often harshly treated (and this alone gave g ood reason to grind the teeth off).Made of steel, this FIRST Pattern Bavarian S98/05 mS (a.A.) Sawback Bayonet is in VERY NICE condition considering its age. Features the manufacture stamp,Alex. Coppel, Solingenand accepted by the Bavarian Army in 1913 (spine stamped Crown /O 13). This is the early pattern with muzzle ring and high-ear guard.Fullsawback teeth and shows light surface pitting that is visible but cannot be felt by touch – purely cosmetic and typical of mild storage oxidation, not corrosion or damage. Edge has been lightly sharpened, though the profile remains correct. Grips are tight, with no looseness or cracks, and the pommel bears an Imperial crown inspection proof…confirming acceptance at a Bavarian ordnance office.The frog and scabbard are original to this knife, and matches in condition, with various marks and wear throughout. Frog features an original Bavarian leather bayonet frog stamped in boxed cartouche '175' and 'B.U.M. 1915,' denoting issue from theBayerisches Unteroffiziers-Materialamt München(Bavarian NCO Equipment Depot, Munich) during WWI.A RARE set, it would make a SUPERB addition to any collection or display!