Original Rare German WWI Mauser S-15 Gottcho Seitengewehr 15 Bayonet with Wraparound Grip & Steel Scabbard Blunderbuss indicating it was worn quite

indicating it was worn quite a bit

CO and is also in good condition

Constructed of "Warm Drab Melton Cloth" with scarlet facings to the Collar

though it is still attached to its snap on the scabbard cover

The Geschwader continued to fight on the Eastern Front throughout 1942-44

Original Rare German WWI Mauser S-15 Gottcho Seitengewehr 15 Bayonet with Wraparound Grip & Steel Scabbard Blunderbuss indicating it was worn quiteOriginal Item: Only One Available. At the outset of WWI, many countries found themselves ill equipped for the long term conflict, as both men and arms were rapidly depleted by trench warfare. Due to this, Germany started making many Ersatz (replacement) Bayonets, designed to fit the Mauser rifle. These were sometimes crudely made new items, or more often were re worked swords and longer bayonets from the past. Additionally, the great need caused some