Original German WWI Steel Hilt Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard - Carter Type EB35 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns It was attached to the

It was attached to the British 1st Airborne Division for training

The three upper suspension bands are joined together with an OD green tie string

The serial number is 72663 denoting the year of manufacture as 1892

The wood grips are in good condition

Medal ribbon bar with the following awards: Silver Star

Original German WWI Steel Hilt Ersatz Bayonet with Scabbard - Carter Type EB35 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns It was attached to theOriginal Item: Only One Available. German WWI Ersatz bayonets with their original 12" blades are very hard to find today. The classic work by J. ANTHONY CARTER, GERMAN BAYONETS, VOLUME THREE published in 1992 is the complete work covering all types of WWI Ersatz bayonets and cherished by bayonet collectors everywhere. Anthony Carter's Reference EB35, appearing on pages 89 91, is the model we offer here. Heavy Stamped steel two piece (wrap around) hilt