WW1 Imperial German Bayonet With Frog and Troddel

The WW1 Imperial German Bayonet with Frog and Troddel is an authentic edged weapon dating from the First World War, issued to German infantry units. The bayonet features a typical fullered steel blade, designed for durability and effective attachment to period service rifles. The hilt includes wooden grip panels secured by rivets, and the crossguard and pommel are constructed from steel. Accompanying the bayonet is a leather frog, which was used to attach the bayonet securely to a soldier’s belt for ease of carry and quick access. Also present is the troddel, a decorative and functional cloth knot that indicated the soldier’s unit or rank; this accessory is often found in various color combinations corresponding to specific regiments. This example demonstrates materials and construction techniques typical of early 20th-century German military equipment, providing context for its use during the major conflicts of the period. Blade and scabbard markings, if present, may identify the original manufacturer and regimental assignmen