Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Simson & Co. - Dated 1915 NATION the telescope could be used

the telescope could be used to set the range for the machine gunners

This is a very nice flight helmet

The leather is dryed out though

In 1907 the company was re-designated as Battery D of the 5th Field Artillery Regiment

Scabbard Length: 14

Original Imperial German M-1898/05 Transitional Butcher Sawback Bayonet and Scabbard by Simson & Co. - Dated 1915 NATION the telescope could be usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the M 1898 05 Bayonet (Seitengewehr), which was the most common German Bayonet of the First World War. It was intended for use on the standard issue service rifle of Imperial Germany: the Mauser designed Gewehr 98 (GEW 98). It features a heavy 14. 5 inch steel blade with distinct bulge toward the point, giving extra weight and power to the business end, known as a "butcher