WW1 Imperial German C.G. Haenel Suhl S98 Bayonet and Scabbard Chromed

The WW1 Imperial German C.G. Haenel Suhl S98 Bayonet and Scabbard Chromed is a military-edged weapon issued to the Imperial German Army during the First World War. Manufactured by C.G. Haenel of Suhl, this model is part of the S98 (Seitengewehr 98) series, originally designed for use with the Gewehr 98 rifle. The bayonet features a chromed steel blade, measuring approximately 500 mm in length, and is fitted with a steel crossguard and grooved wooden grips. The blade bears manufacturer markings for authenticity and identification. The chromed surface, less common than the standard blued or polished finish, may indicate ceremonial or parade adaptation. The accompanying scabbard is constructed from steel and finished to match the bayonet. As a representative example of German military equipment from the Great War, this bayonet illustrates period manufacturing techniques and standard-issue armaments used by German infantry forces.